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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Welcome to Quito, Part 6: ‘Whining’ and dining
Quito has some very good restaurants, at least if you A: prefer Ecuadorean food or B: don’t mind spending a lot of money. We have eaten at some of the fanciest joints in Quito: The food is exceptional, and the … Continue reading
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Welcome to Quito, Part 5: Food
Well, I talked about the beer. Now let’s talk about food. Way up in the Andes, some crops grow better than others. But what grows well up here isn’t always the kind of thing an American craves to eat. The … Continue reading
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Welcome to Quito, Part 4: Beer
Several of my buddies have asked me about the beer situation in Ecuador (I love it that this is what my friends consider to be important). If you are into quirky imports and microbrews, the situation is grim. But if … Continue reading
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Welcome to Quito, Part 3: Crime
Many have asked, so here it is: Crime is a problem in Quito, but not unlike anywhere else. Theft and robbery are the two things you have to worry about the most, which is no surprise in a country with … Continue reading
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Our Weekend with Whales
Humpback whales are experiencing a resurgence. By the 1960s, when whaling was outlawed by the International Whaling Commission, there may have been as few as 5,000 in the world. Now there may be as many as 80,000 – still just … Continue reading
Welcome to Quito, Part 2: Money is important
Things that are generally expensive in the U.S. are comparatively cheap in Ecuador. Things that are generally cheap in the U.S. are comparatively expensive in Ecuador. A men’s haircut in Quito sets me back $3. A beer — either Pilsener … Continue reading
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Welcome to Quito
Since I moved here in June, we have had a pretty interesting time. So far, we have hiked/climbed to the top of a volcano; we have hiked down (twice) to the bottom of the crater of another volcano (it’s an … Continue reading
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A post about Birds
You probably know that Ecuador is a biodiversity hotspot, so you will see a number of blog posts about it over time. For now, lets talk about my favorite animal: birds. Ecuador, a country the size of Nevada, is home … Continue reading
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