This weekend was one of many highlights of life in Ecuador which I feel I’ve settled into thoroughly. In the first few weeks I went with the flow as I got my bearings but recently …
Quito
Day 1 – We´re Not in Wisconsin Anymore
May 26th, 2014 Yesterday, I arrived in Ecuador. The first difference I noticed was the air. It wasn´t cleaner or of better quality like I expected (as far as I could tell). It was just …
Happy Birthday To Me
May 25th, 2014 2:08am Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me… Happy birthday dear Brian….. 20 years ago today marks the unmiraculous event of my birth. One of the millions of babies that day …
When All Else Fails
May 24th, 2014 I live at JSM Properties, LLC in Madison, WI. Is it unsafe to divulge personal information on an online forum accessible to the general public? Yes, indeed. Never do it. But my …
There Are Some Things In Life Money Can Buy
May 23, 2014 It is T-minus 2 days and several preparations are still being made on my part for a successful journey abroad. Travelling to local sporting stores and shopping on online vendors has allowed …
Written in the Stars
NOTE: This entry is a reflection of how I felt when I received the acceptance letter. This was written at a later date, but I have tried to preserve my exact feelings as much as …
Clinics and Colloquialisms in Quito
In response to the frequent question: “What are you doing???” Here’s a quick summary of my day-to-day life in my new home of Quito, Ecuador. Every morning I wake up around 7 am and get …
Hiking Sucks
May 31st Today, I climbed a mountain. A small, teeny tiny mountain, when put into perspective; at the time, however, it felt bigger and more intense than Mt. Everest. As a disclaimer, I am not …
Rubber Boots and Hot Springs
May 29-30 Upon arriving in Quito, everyone went boot shopping. Rubber boots are a hot commodity in places like Ecuador. They keep your feet and calves dry and snake free! In order to get to …
Hello! Good evening/super early morning!
I have filled and emptied my big ‘ol hiking backpack multiple times, with no success. “…be aware that passengers are allowed to check a maximum of only 25 pounds (11 kg) of luggage, plus a …