We left Tena earlier this week and headed to Papallacta, a small town of 600 people high up in the mountains (about 3000 m. high). This town is known for its thermal hot springs.
On the drive from Tena to Papallacta our bus got a flat tire (luckily just one). The roads in the Oriente are mostly thick mud and rocks. The driver and his …
Hello Everyone! I recently graduated from the Peninsula College Nursing Program and before I begin my career as a nurse I will be travelling down to Ecuador once again. Last year when I was leaving Ecuador I received a free flight voucher because of flight problems. I'll be returning to Ecuador to visit places that I didn't get around to seeing last year and will also visit with friends that I made last year. This year my travel companion will be Kelly Keys, a Peninsula College Nurs…
Hello Everyone! I recently graduated from the Peninsula College Nursing Program and before I begin my career as a nurse I will be travelling down to Ecuador once again. Last year when I was leaving Ecuador I received a free flight voucher because of flight problems. I'll be returning to Ecuador to visit places that I didn't get around to seeing last year and will also visit with friends that I made last year. This year my travel companion will be Kelly Keys, a Peninsula College Nursing Student. We will be leaving July 4th and returning August 1st 2006. We hope you enjoy our travel stories and pictures (if we can get them uploaded)!
*~Kimmy~*
*To read our travel stories click on "postcards" and then you can choose entries to read.
*To see images click on "photo albums" and you can choose an album to view.
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¡Hola amigos! Mire por favor mis fotografías que he tomado en Ecuador. Hay cuadros de mi viaje en 2005 y también de mi viaje actual en 2006. ¡Firme por favor mi libro del mensaje también y subsistencia en contacto!
Kimmy
*Elija el album¨photo album ¨ a ven mis cuadros
*Elija el board ¨message board ¨ para escribirme un mensaje
We left Tena earlier this week and headed to Papallacta, a small town of 600 people high up in the mountains (about 3000 m. high). This town is known for its thermal hot springs.
On the dr…
We made it to Tena, and it's even hotter here than in Puyo. There are about 30,000 people who live here. Its a small town and in a really beautiful area. The town is divided by the Tena River,…
Today we visited an animal rescue reserve in a town about 9 km north of Puyo called Fatima. As soon as we arrived a small baby monkey walked up to me and wanted to be held. Its mother had been…
Last night we stayed at the Hola Vida cabins after taking a short hike in the surrounding jungle and a swim under the Hola Vida Waterfall. The cabins were very rustic, a lumpy mattress over a …
Austin
Hi Kim! You Rock!!! Your pictures are cool! I am going to the lake with my Dad and brother for a week. I hope I can see Ecuador with you some day.
Dawn Annis
Kim,
You are an incredible person with a heart of gold... no platinum! I am so honored to have been in the same nursing class as someone so dedicated to changing the world. I will make a mark also but my passion lies in the geriatric field as you know. I want you to call me when you are back in town, we can do lunch or coffee or take a walk. Your beauty shines on me even from Ecuador!
Dawn
Gina
Hey Kimmie
We miss you, come back!!! It is awesome that you have such a wonderful opportunity to travel and see parts of the world, we can only imagine!! Can't wait to see you when you get home.....Robert asked about you the other day, I told him you were swinging through the trees in Ecuador with the monkey.....hehehe!!
Love ya, Gina
Bronwynn
Hey there....man you guys are doing such great stuff....i'm glad to hear that you are out of the danger zone for the volcano...that train rides sounds great and scary all at the same time....we were so close to doing that last year....keep having fun and being safe...love B
I got back from Kentucky about a week ago and I'm getting geared up to move into a new place and to start nursing school...yikes... love ya
Juli
Hey Kim~
Looks like you're having a great time. It's been so much fun following your adventures. My co-workers and I check in on you every week or so. If you ever decide to be a tour guide, there may be a gang here at UWMC ready to tag along :)
Very resourceful finding pizza in South America! I'll bet it tasted a lot better than guinnea pig. Happy travels. Can't wait to see the rest of your pictures when you get back... Juli
Kristin
I think Terry might want a giant cow for Christmas this year. Seriously, though, bring home the monkey. You and Justin can dress him up like the neighbors'. Looks like you're having a good time. We're enjoying the pictures. The countryside is gorgeous. Keep having fun, and DON'T spend a lot of time studying.
TJ
Sorry, my last message was in invisible ink.
Hurray for the giant Riobamba Cow Statue! Hurray for all giant things!
The active volcano seems to be causing some grief. How far away are people being evacuated (and how close are you!)?
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Hey TJ! Im glad you liked the cow statue. It was in the center of a traffic circle, painted more like a zebra than a cow. Ya never know what you´ll see in Ecuador.
Im now about 2 hours away from Banos, the town that sits at the base of the volcano thats erupting. Its nice to be this far away. We were very close when it first went off, in Riobamba. Worst case scenerio the volcano could potentially wipe out Banos, Riobamba and Ambato, but that would be the absolute worst case. It has been active for years, this was the first time since 1999 that there was so much activity and lava. The first night many tourists fled to Riobamba from Banos. Now many tourists are heading to Banos to see the volcano...which I am not interested in doing. Its kind of nice because in Puyo I havent seen any tourists, which is odd for this time of year. In Banos they have evacuated 4 small villages that were way up the side of the mountain. One child has died but it was not in the lava it was caused by all the ashes and respiratory problems he had. Many animals have died however in the lava and rocks that the volcano throws out. There is no way that the volcano can get to us now, so I am happy!!
Cassie
Hey Kimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is Cassie I haven't talked to you for like ever I hope you are doing good. I really miss seeing you and hanging out with you like when we would go look for cache's srry that word is hard to spell anywayz i am going into the 10th grade and i am single and i am going to be in choir i am so freaking happy but i hope you are having a really fun time out there keep safe and ttyl l8ter byebye luvs
Bronwynn
Hey Kim, I agree with everyone that you should have a hearty gineau pig for dinner....at least to let me know what it tastes like!!!! It looks like your having an awesome time.....wish I could have been there this year. I'm in Louisville, Kentucky right now and it's so dang humid....looking forward to see you in August.
mom
hi kimmy just on my way to work, dad made it home about 10:00 last night from fishing drop off fish to Justin about 8, there going next mon. got to go love you, mom.
TJ
Hello Kim!
Now that you've had a few days to acclimate, you're probably ready for a good hearty meal. I would suggest the guinea pig cooked over an open fire. I sure would love a picture of you eating that!
Have a great time and take lots of pictures.
Terry
mom
Hi Kimmy, I see you made it,sounds like your having fun. I!ll keep up with you on your message board for now. Justin can help me with the hotmail later on,,have fun talk to you later, love mom
