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Recycle (Ecuador)

Thanks to Ecuador Expats on Facebook and David Sasaki. It appears recycling is gradually catching on in Ecuador. It’s been a little over a year since the redeemable tax for non-returnable plastic bottles went into effect. Last year, recycling these bottles generated $14 million. It’s also created thousands of jobs. Last year, school kids in Quito got into the Guinness… Read More

Mindo – a Bird Lovers Paradise

A few pictures to tempt you to check out the cloud forest. From Cotacachi about a 4 hour ride in the bus – from Quito about 1.5 hours. The roads are curvy so be prepared. You can catch a bus from Quito or hire a driver – either way be sure to check it out, soon! Hummingbird up close Hummingbird… Read More