Friday, June 8, 2018

June 2018

After dropping the young people we continue our journey north. Still looking for warmth weather and still looking very much for sun! Our batteries are unable to charge, all is cloudy and grey. It does make our re-entering into our lives much harder. And what definitely is making it harder is that the northern we go the ugliest the towns become :(



Having said that, the exception was Canoa. Long, wide beaches, friendly people, lots of bars in their two blocks "touristic" part along the beach (deserted this time of the year). We felt safe and we liked it there but after 2 days we were ready to part.



Next was Punta Cojimies. We got there with the hope of trying our new kayak for the first time. We knew it was a bay and so safe to explore....but once again, the rain didn't let us enjoy. This was the last beach and now we are ready to cross to the mountain, searching for long and adventurous walks :)

Deciding to stay put for another day or 2 prove to be the key. Finally, our kayak is out! It does feel strange to paddle in such a different kayak but we are happy to welcome “Linyera” to the family 😊



I have to admit how difficult it is to communicate with a lot of Ecuadorians. Not sure if it is the language mannerism or the general culture but Hector and I find ourselves asking the same questions sometimes 4-5 times until something does happen. Most of the time, people just stare at us, without answer or movement. Simple things like “do you know a bakery here?” are met with dead silence.



Tuesday, June 5, 2018


We picked them up in the campsite and we adopted them for 5 days. It was fun to be a family again of 4. We fed them, traveled together and played cards. Back to the 7 waterfalls, relax, fun. Such great boys. A rush from the past. What we miss. Luli and Nani :(

Sunday, June 3, 2018


Such a weird encounter! We were lost, trying to find a place to sleep. A place to put up a tent for the boys. We then were stopped and encouraged to follow a big car Up and up the hill. Such a beautiful view of the beach from the top. A very interesting story, a warm welcome and home made wooden fire pizza!

Friday, June 1, 2018


Generosity and kindness; in times of need. Our hearts a bit bruised still after our trip to Australia and Buenos Aires and the despair of the mould in our home. It was really nice to relax among family. He helped Hecti with some fixing of the car and she talks about her trouble family past. They were strength and calmness all in one. And we found in them also a home for our home when we are leaving in a few month time.