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In the center of the world

9/7/2023

there is a magical country - Ecuador

Photos below reflect our time in Tumbaco (suburb of Quito), Quito, Middle of the World City (Mitad del Mundo), Cotopaxi and Colta -- La Esperanza. Highly recommend spending time in Colta at La Esperanza (community based stay) and also checking out a walking tour in Centre Historico in Quito with Edison/Awaken.

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The Son of Man

8/26/2021

I saw the 'Son of Man' on my way to work the other day, he was selling apples.

At the top of Tumbledown Mountain

6/10/2021

you will find...gorgeous views and a lake. The hike up is treacherous, with some paths less dangerous than others. But (wo)man, it is worth it!!

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C'mon man, let's go!

5/11/2020

Reason #7 to take a walk: Not only is it one of the few socially appropriate activities in this era of Covid19, you can find encouragement, humor and familiarity in unexpected places and languages.

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On the streets of Maputo

5/27/2019

Reason #11 to take a walk (despite the nice high rise views): you'll be reminded to be you!

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A drive in the Kingdom in the Sky

5/25/2019

We drove until the road ended...

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Spotted! | Embrace

2/16/2019

Reason #93 to take a walk:
Because you realize that sometimes you actually don't have to let go.

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Spotted! | Heart Walk

1/20/2019

Reason #8 to take a walk:
You never know where you'll find a heart.

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Look at the moon!

1/3/2019

What's that in the distance?

A blood moon!

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If you have the chance to get out, do it!

11/30/2018

I was en route from the US to Israel and had a several hour layover in Barcelona. After conducting some quick research online, a trip outside of the airport into the city center seemed worthwhile! What was even cooler was the rest of the people in my seat row also had the same idea during their layover so we all ventured out together!

After passing through immigration, we went across the street from the terminal to a luggage storage facility hosted by the airport. We dropped off our bags and then steps away from that, caught a bus to the city center. The ride into the city center did not take long. Once in the center, we went to the Mercado de la Boqueria and had a bite to eat. Then from there, we walked to several other attractions and beautiful historical sites nearby! Once done wandering the streets of Barcelona, we hopped on a bus headed back to the airport, picked up our luggage and proceeded on to our next flights.

The next time you have a long layover somewhere and have the option to get out of the airport and explore -- do it!!

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