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- tisdag 9 augusti 2022 15:45
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Höjd över havet: 1 450 ft
EcuadorLoreto0°38’52” S 77°18’31” W
Field research
9 augusti 2022, 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 themLäs mer
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- onsdag 10 augusti 2022 22:49
- ⛅ 48 °F
- Höjd över havet: 8 343 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Mojandita0°13’40” N 78°15’48” W
Otovalo
10 augusti 2022, 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 greatLäs mer
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 08:52
- ☁️ 52 °F
- Höjd över havet: 8 297 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Yanayacu0°13’53” N 78°16’0” W
Breakfast at Central Market
11 augusti 2022, 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…
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 10:04
- ☁️ 54 °F
- Höjd över havet: 8 343 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Pucahuaicu0°13’43” N 78°15’45” W
Plazas los Ponchos
11 augusti 2022, 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 lovelyLäs mer
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 16:25
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Höjd över havet: 8 071 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Cangahua0°0’4” S 78°27’16” W
El centro del mundo
11 augusti 2022, 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 andLäs mer
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 16:42
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Höjd över havet: 8 071 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Cangahua0°0’4” S 78°27’16” W
Indigenous lunch
11 augusti 2022, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Students had indigenous food for lunch (empanadas, potato pancakes, hominy, pork) with chicha, a fermented corn beverage.
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 17:52
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Höjd över havet: 9 324 ft
- EcuadorCotocollao0°7’36” S 78°30’10” W
Aya Huma
11 augusti 2022, 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 goodLäs mer
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- torsdag 11 augusti 2022 18:05
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Höjd över havet: 9 554 ft
- EcuadorQuebrada Vásconez0°11’43” S 78°30’46” W
Virgin el Panecillo
11 augusti 2022, 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 localsLäs mer
ResenärWhat a great experience for the students!