Postcards from mainland Ecuador
The planet is shaped like a mandarin Latitude 00′ 00”. The ‘most scientifically correct’ line, calculated thousands of years ago by pre-Inca peoples, seems to… Read more
Cuenca and the El Cajas National Park
Of Cuenca I remember many things. For example, the first night in the provincial capital of Azuay, my travelling companion and I made a mess… Read more
Galápagos: the end and the beginning of the world
The Galápagos are the end and the beginning of the world: down there, everything is order and beauty. In front of Kicker Rock (or the… Read more
All you need is Ecuador
“All you need is Ecuador” is one of the slogans promoted by the Tourism Office. And indeed, the more I find myself writing about this… Read more