Field research
9 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 themЧитать далее
Otovalo
10 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 greatЧитать далее
Breakfast at Central Market
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 toЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat’s a lot of fruits and veggies!! I’m jealous!! Wish our markets looked like that!! I’d be in heaven!!!
Plazas los Ponchos
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 lovelyЧитать далее
El centro del mundo
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
Indigenous lunch
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Students had indigenous food for lunch (empanadas, potato pancakes, hominy, pork) with chicha, a fermented corn beverage.
Aya Huma
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 goodЧитать далее
Virgin el Panecillo
11 августа 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 localsЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a great experience for the students!