Free music is available pretty much any Wednesday through Saturday night in several clubs in town. Tonight we went with some friends to La Vina, where The Jazz Society plays regularly. They are a volunteer jam group that has often have visiting musicians join them when in town. The big names tonight were “Sweet Sue” […]
Evil Is Only Fantasy
The banner says “if there is love, evil is only fantasy” Yesterday was the annual Fiesta de los Inocentes, or “Party for the Innocents.” Originally it was meant to commemorate when Herod decreed that all male children under 2 years old should be killed, after he had heard of the birth of Jesus. Historically, the […]
La Merced Niño Parade
We left the house today heading toward a major festival (see tomorrow’s post for details). As soon as we were on the street we heard music and started walking towards it. We had stumbled upon yet another small parade. We hit these by accident throughout the year. We have never been able to find a […]
Energy Drinks Not Needed
I ‘discovered’ energy drinks in 2012, and started using them frequently when I became tired. Nodding off on a long drive? Energy drink to the rescue! Tired in the office after lunch? Energy drink let me focus on the software to be developed. I expected these would be hard to find in Ecuador, so I […]
Subdued New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve day was warm with just enough clouds to add character to the sky New Year’s Eve this year was rather subdued, when compared to last year. All the same activities were there, but fewer of each. Fewer effigies in doorways and on car tops. Fewer neighborhood competition displays. Fewer firecrackers. Fewer fires. […]