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Patchwork hills
A morning view of the patchwork hills from Casa Mojanda Inn. This entire area used to be cloud forest before it was cleared for farming.
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Lake in the sky
It was breathtaking scenery, (literally). This was at 10,000+ feet, but worth every breath.
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Bowls of Color
Otavalo's market is not just sweaters, rugs and hats. Visit Otavalo last so you don't have to carry your purchases the entire trip.
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Hillside Girl #2
The room held 4 kids under the age of 12. They popped out one by one to see what the commotion was about. From the Banos story: Life happens while you're making travel plans.
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Hillside Woman
Banos, Ecuador. This is our gracious host from the story. Notice the grade that her house is resting on. Yikes.
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Divine work
Preparing wool for Panama hats, which are made in Ecuador not Panama. 19th century railroad workers used to drank water from their hats. It is also said that the brim can be sharpened and thrown to bring down a Monkey.
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Knitting with a mission
This house is part of village called Grandmother's face near Otavalo. The completed sweaters were stacked 10 feet high ready for export. The boy plays with a King James Bible from a missionary.
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In Banos: life happens when you're making travel plans.
Story written 5 February 2008
A beaten path, a good deed, and a path less traveled. With the help of a stranger we were able to find one of the best experiences of our trip.
Spinning Wheel
Old school hand spinning and weaving are what make a quality product.
Her dress and head piece are a symbol of her status in the village.
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The Last Weaver
A back-strap weaver practices his craft in a village near Otavalo, Ecuador. He may be one of the last in this area due to the younger generation moving to more urban areas.
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Jamie Bloomquist has been a member since 5 February 2008 and goes by 120AM.
Currently in Wisconsin.
I am a 34 and a Web Designer from Waukesha, Wisconsin. I want to learn, travel, direct, shoot, write a script or novel. I am here to share helpful travel experiences.
You can also find Jamie at www.truedesign.biz.
