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- Dienstag, 9. August 2022 um 15:45
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Höhe über NN: 1.450 ft
EcuadorLoreto0°38’52” S 77°18’31” W
Field research
9. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Students have been divided into three teams and they are collecting data on species diversity (leaves) in three types of locations— disturbed, secondary forest, and primary forest. Here you see themWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 10. August 2022 um 22:49
- ⛅ 48 °F
- Höhe über NN: 8.343 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Mojandita0°13’40” N 78°15’48” W
Otovalo
10. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We are now in Otovalo, named for the indigenous tribe that specializes in handicrafts. We took a short stroll, visited the famous market to get a preview (we will shop there tomorrow), and had a greatWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 08:52
- ☁️ 52 °F
- Höhe über NN: 8.297 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Yanayacu0°13’53” N 78°16’0” W
Breakfast at Central Market
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Locals go to Central market for breakfast and lunch. You can have everything from chicken soup to smoothies to empanadas or buy fruit, beef, chickens…
The stray dogs know this is a good place toWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 10:04
- ☁️ 54 °F
- Höhe über NN: 8.343 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Pucahuaicu0°13’43” N 78°15’45” W
Plazas los Ponchos
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We are in one of the biggest indigenous markets today and the products are stunning. Prices are incredibly low and my students are having a difficult time making choices. The people are also lovelyWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 16:25
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Höhe über NN: 8.071 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Cangahua0°0’4” S 78°27’16” W
El centro del mundo
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
We are standing in the middle of the world as I write this, at Itiñan, the interactive equator museum. Students are doing some equator experiments as well, for example, experiments with gravity andWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 16:42
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Höhe über NN: 8.071 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Cangahua0°0’4” S 78°27’16” W
Indigenous lunch
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Students had indigenous food for lunch (empanadas, potato pancakes, hominy, pork) with chicha, a fermented corn beverage.
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 17:52
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Höhe über NN: 9.324 ft
- EcuadorCotocollao0°7’36” S 78°30’10” W
Aya Huma
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
This mask represents a spiritual guide named Aya Huma and is used for dancing in indigenous festivals in the highland regions. Aya Huma drives out the bad spirits and bad energy to ensure a goodWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 11. August 2022 um 18:05
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Höhe über NN: 9.554 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Vásconez0°11’43” S 78°30’46” W
Virgin el Panecillo
11. August 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
This location used to be a temple for the indigenous. This statue looks towards the richer part of Quito. Guides tell me this is a bone of contention…she has her back towards the south and localsWeiterlesen
ReisenderWhat a great experience for the students!