Since we last caught up, I've been exploring outside the city of Quito. I searched for granite at Río Blanco in Pimapiro, spent a weekend exploring in Mindo and visited friends in Cotacachi.
Although the weather has gotten colder, my travels have not slowed down! This week, I visited the Bohemia Switzerland National Park and the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary.
Every single animal on the planet needs water to survive, and that includes humans! Don Werner, the old mayor of Palestina, is going to teach us about Palestina's need for drinking water.
It's winter in Belize: a cool 70 degrees! See the vibrant Garifuna celebrations, try a stuffed jack, and read about my host family's farm and the amazing grant success for the school.