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After surviving innumerable twists and turns of Otavalos mountainy roads, the group stepped off in the small town of Pucara, comprised of 35 families in total. After being fed a filling meal of rice, beans and meat, it was time for the welcoming ceremony. Sitting in a row, we watched the villagers speak, welcoming us to the town and inviting us to participate in a set of traditional games. Despite… Read More

It takes several arguments with disgruntled bus travelers and a boat ride across the Arajuno River, for us to reach the rocky beach of the Arajuno lodge. Quaint wooden cabins are spread out in front of us amongst patches of grass and towering bamboo stems. It feels like a microcosm of rustic urbanization. Between the wooden walls, colorful hammocks, and surprising satellite reception, it’s very easy to forget that we… Read More

For anyone reading this, I am alive, and so is everyone else 🙂 After making it through the plane rides and sort of acclimating to the altitude we finally settled down in a cozy hostel. Never in my life have I been more greatful of seeing a bed with a comfortable pillow. The first days were spent doing orientation and exploring the city, struggling to walk up steep hills and… Read More