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Oh Where, Oh Where, Did Chris and Mindy Go?

After a month or more of being almost completely off the radar, Chris and I are back in Internet civilization. (Well for the next 12 hours that is.) For the last month we have been bunkering down in a little … Continue reading

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Our Discovery of Ecuador and Peru

Jointly written by Chris and Mindy After quite a bit of uncomfortable bus travel, Chris and I have made it safely to the little town of Balaka, Malawi. We are having an enlightening time here, learning and engaging with the … Continue reading

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A Farmer’s Life for Us

For the last three, very short weeks, Chris and I have been volunteering as Wwoofers (World Wide Opportunities at Organic Farms) at the beautiful and historic Hacienda Zuleta in northern Ecuador. It has been a lovely few weeks and as … Continue reading

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A Whale of a Day

Another post that is a bit overdue though still definitely something we wanted to share. A few weeks ago Chris and I got the opportunity to travel down to the Ecuadorian coast to the little town of Puerto Lopez. This … Continue reading

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An Inca Trek

  Thanks Kye for this awesome photo of the whole group! So this one is a bit late in coming but we had such an amazing time on the Inca Trek, we definitely wanted to share it. The map of … Continue reading

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Machu Picchu Photos Are Up!

Our Inca Trail and Machu Picchu photos are up! Check them out here! UPDATE: Inca Trek gallery is also available on flickr.com.

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Feliz Cumpleaños Abuela!

  My favorite photo of my Grandmother and me. Today is my loving Grandma’s Birthday. For my entire life she has been a constant source of support and understanding and I am deeply grateful for all the special gifts she … Continue reading

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Amazon Photos

Our Amazon photos are up! Check them out here! Also, we fixed the broken link in the Galapagos photos so you should be able to enlarge them now. Happy Monday! UPDATE: An Amazon Trek album is also available on flickr.com.

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Galapagos Photos

We just uploaded our Galapagos Album. Check it out here! UPDATE: A Galapagos Adventure also available on flickr.com.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (and The Awesome)

As Chris and I wind down our time at the farm, I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on the experience. In so many ways it has been absolutely amazing and a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, … Continue reading

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