HAPPY BIRTHDAY---------Ecuador One Year later

So hard to believe it has been a full year already. A very fabulous year at that.We have conquered the Ecuadorian bureaucracy,( We were issued a cedula), found a place to live and made it our home, made some great friends,both from the US, Canada and New Zealand and from Ecuador ( wonderful people) and had some time to visit other areas of this beautiful country. I really did not expect to enjoy this new life as much as we have.
 I have even learned to cook " Ecuadorian Dishes".
We have had friends and family visit with several more to come.( We welcome all and encourage you to visit).My best birding friends are visiting after Christmas for two weeks. I have enjoyed several classes about the Ecuadorian birds and plants.I have been hiking up high in the Andes ( 13,500ft) and in the Jungle ( Oriente). I have been able to pursue my passion ( Birding) in some of the best places to bird in the world.In fact, after I participated in the birding class , the Professor asked If I could assist with the second one

How Great it is

To so enjoy my passion and share it with others

Several weeks ago I invited 20 people over for my Moroccan. Dinner. I made a list of friends and realized that I knew more than 60 people so I did the dinner two Sundays in a row. It is a big undertaking, so even though I wanted to do it a third time it was just too much .

Living and enjoying Ecuador continues to be an adventure of a lifetime. We do invite any and all who wish it visit to come on down, We have plenty of room.