Category Archives: ecuador

Return to the US, A Saga

Posted on June 13, 2012 by kelsey

Thursday 6/7: Move out of house into a hotel Friday 6/8: Finish cleaning house, check out of house Saturday 6/9: Enjoy the day like tourists Sunday 6/10:  Church, see friends, fly to Quito in the night, 45 min flight Monday … Continue reading →

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Having a Baby in Ecuador

Posted on May 11, 2012 by kelsey

Is not something I’m doing.  So, that was kind of a rude trick title, huh? Probably half of you (two people) already know that we are planning on coming back to the US, but the other half of you (the … Continue reading →

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My Dad & Co. Came to Visit

Posted on April 29, 2012 by kelsey

The first weekend in April my Dad, Jama, Jordan, and Eden came to visit.  Although they would spend a week in Ecuador, they were only supposed to be with us 1.5 days.  Then a canceled flight dropped that down to … Continue reading →

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We did the touristy bus

Posted on April 28, 2012 by kelsey

And it was actually pretty good.  There is a company that runs red double-decker buses around town and they drive by our house 4 or so times a day.  And if you have a 3-year-old who is obsessed with all … Continue reading →

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Maybe it’s just us.

Posted on March 17, 2012 by kelsey

You might remember this fine car driving into our house.  That didn’t exactly happen today, but still too close for comfort. Aaron, Sammy, and I were in the kitchen at the back of the house while Harmon was napping in … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes a Week. Or so.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by kelsey

This has been the worst week we have spent in Ecuador so far. Mostly due to my extreme levels of stress (and work) but not great nonetheless. On Monday we went to the Visa office. When you arrive in Ecuador … Continue reading →

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Carnival

Posted on February 22, 2012 by kelsey

Or “How Gringos & Ecuadorians Celebrate Carnival in Ecuador” If you like water fights, you would like Carnival in Cuenca. If you don’t, then you better stay indoors. Starting on Saturday, water and foam spray fights began breaking out across … Continue reading →

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How Ecuadorians Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2012 by kelsey

First I should note that this is purely my speculation, which most of you know, but since I get a lot of hits on the blog from people searching for “Ecuadorian Superstitions” I thought I should throw that disclaimer out … Continue reading →

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One Month In Ecuador

Posted on February 10, 2012 by kelsey

It is hard to believe we’ve been here a month. Ok, technically a few more days, but since we paid our second month’s rent yesterday, it counts. I am happy to report we have made pretty good progress in a … Continue reading →

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How to Sponsor a Child

Posted on February 9, 2012 by kelsey

I have been busy lately. Doing a lot of writing. But obviously not here. But where you ask? Oh, I will tell you. I have been writing updates on the beautiful orphans for sponsors! What? That sounds awesome, you want … Continue reading →

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