29 Thursday Jun 2017
Posted in Ecuador, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
Before the Inti Raymi-San Pedro parade – Cayambe Ecuador
“Haven’t seen people reading newspapers like they used to,” Amy stated in a recent post. – The World is a Book
The above image was taken the week before she published two photos of people reading in public areas. The comment thread supports that reading ‘hard copy’ is a vanishing art.
In contrast, here’s an image from last night’s San Pedro-San Pablo event on the Pacific Coast.
Jama Ecuador – Waiting for Showtime!
23 Friday Jun 2017
Posted in NATURE, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
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Ayahuma, Ayauma, Cayambe Ecuador, Cayambe IntiRaymi 2017, IntiRaymi, San Pedro Celebration June Solstice
Cayambe Ecuador – From one side of the country to the other and halfway back again, I’ve been in transit a lot and online a little. On June 21, I reached Cayambe Ecuador after dark and decided to stay in the city instead of my normal stopover at Hacienda Guachala.
Map from Flor de Valle “Ofelia’ bus terminal-Quito.
This alignment of choices placed me square in the middle of a June Solstice event, where the locals still honor Pachamama, known to others as our dear Mother Earth.
This event is part of a month-long celebration called the Fiestas de San Pedro* y del Sol, which bridges the Catholic religion with the ancient Indigenous customs. – *This year’s festivities will continue until July 8, but the San Pedro customs are observed throughout the country, sometimes for several more months. On June 28, I will be attending Jama’s on the coast.
San Pedro/Inti Raymi
Hostal Cayambe, between the main square and Cayambe’s most-famous Bizcochos cafe.
The night manager of Hostal Cayambe told me of a ‘children’s parade’ that would start at nine in the morning. Her description was quite modest, and the extremely-colorful parade lasted several hours! Continue reading
07 Tuesday Apr 2015
Posted in Ecuador, INSPIRATION, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
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Cayambe Ecuador, Ecuador Expat Journeys, Hacienda Guachala, jonathan hall wedding, Mitad del Mundo, wedding in ecuador
Several months ago, my friend, Jonathan Hall, invited me to attend his wedding and said that it would be at the Mitad del Mundo and Hacienda Guachala.
“Are you serious?” I replied, “That’s one of my favorite places in the country! I love Guachala!”
This past weekend, friends and I basked in the beauty of a unique wedding that we’ll never forget. Equally memorable was the outpouring of love as we witnessed this beautiful event. Because Jonathan has a travel agency and often works with tours, he provided a special bus for out-of-town guests. Our tour-director groom gave us several chuckles as we traveled from Quito to Cayambe.
This post will show the prelude to the actual wedding. Climb aboard and join us as we await the arrival of the bride!
Flowers, flowers and more flowers… Why not, since this area of Ecuador produces a large percentage of the world s flowers! (See: Ecuador Trivia)
Details, details!
06 Monday Apr 2015
Posted in Ecuador, INSPIRATION, PEOPLE, PHOTO CHALLENGES, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
Worthy of a place in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, this ‘Castillo” provided a unique show of fireworks!
(Cayambe Ecuador) – This week’s Daily Prompt nudges us to “find beauty in a blur.” There were many photos from Saturday night’s wedding reception that were a bit blurred, and I suspect that some of these might give you a smile! Continue reading
01 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Ecuador, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
Otavalo Ecuador
Sometimes words fail me; the following images illustrate how Life offers precious rewards throughout the day and night. These images represent volumes of memories from the past few days. Enjoy, Z Continue reading
27 Thursday Feb 2014
Posted in INSPIRATION, NATURE, PAINTINGS: WATERCOLORS, TIMEOUT FOR ART - Quotes
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” Camille Pissarro
Hacienda Guachala, the oldest hacienda in Ecuador, provides endless subject matter, especially when the early-morning sun warms the gardens. Although dramatic shadows showcased the architecture of the two churches, my attention wavered to the subtle voice of the agaves.
Agave Study – Watercolor – Copyright Lisa Brunetti
Walk with me through the gardens, and hopefully you’ll agree with my choice for this (above) watercolor study. Continue reading
19 Friday Apr 2013
Posted in NATURE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
A stop at the middle of the world near Cayambe Ecuador prompts one to look up.
A belt of clouds often shrouds our planet’s equator, though I am always delighted to look up at night and see a Carl Sagan sky! This weekend, remember to LOOK UP for the annual Lyrid Meteors! The peak time for seeing the shower will be on April 21/22 – Sunday night/Monday morning.
Learn about the equator and the lines of the solstice and equinox at Cayambe Ecuador’s Mitad de Mundo attraction,.
For more info, see details at Sky and Telescope.
Sky Chart – Mitad del Mundo
Although a gentle rain is falling now, I hope to glimpse a few early arrival meteors later tonight. Sometimes it pays to look up!
See more posts about looking up HERE.
That’s all folks! Let me know if you catch any meteors!
Z
