Another Nomadic Disciple

• Mucking around in Mindo, Ecuador 8 years ago After our experiences and my disappointment in Baños, I was ready to repent and pay my penance. I would make up for my attitude, accept the powers of Mother Nature, and prove I was worthy of the title ‘nomad.’ I would show Danielle and my readers that I could grow — if only a little… Read...
• Disappointment, Despair, and Drizzle in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador 8 years ago We woke up on the second day of our trip in Baños to the light pitter-patter of rain on the roof. Clouds hung low over the valley and mountains when I rolled over to look out the window. I climbed out of bed and opened the front door to see if Tungurahua was visible, or… Read More...
• Isla de la Plata and Whale Watching in Puerto López, Ecuador 8 years ago Another major item crossed off the bucket list. And I'm not talking about one written on a piece of paper or saved on a website, nor any type of Christmas resolution thing. I'm talking about the bucket list that floats around in the back of your head your entire life, the one you throw darts at...
• Why We Went Back to That Collapsed Volcano: Pululahua 8 years ago Our motivations for going back to Pululahua and hiking "El Chivo" seemed simplistic before the hike as they always do: get outside, enjoy the beauty and landscapes of Ecuador, get some exercise/training.… Read More Why We Went Back to That Collapsed Volcano: Pululahua
• Why Summiting a Volcano Never Goes as You Planned: Rucu Pichincha 8 years ago Two hours into our second attempt to summit Rucu Pichincha, we arrived at the base of El Arenal. We had blasted through the first part of the trail that leads along the ridge line of Pichincha's slope and the north face of Rucu's summit.… Read More Why Summiting a Volcano Never Goes as You...

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