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Good, Bad, or Ugly?
12 Jan 2024

Good, Bad, or Ugly?

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

A poncho is a wardrobe alternative I hadn’t considered until we decided to travel to Ecuador.

Click on this selection of traditional Ecuadorian attire for details…

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Uncontacted People
12 Jan 2024

Uncontacted People

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

Ecuador is home to a tribe of Uncontacted People.

Click on either of the happy ladies on the left for details….

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Tagaeri, Amazon
The Galápagos Affair
12 Jan 2024

The Galápagos Affair

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 0

There is a gunfight, a shipwreck, and as with all good stories, pirates make an appearance.

Click on the Galápagos islander and his pet for details…..

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Floriana Island, Galapagos, Dr Ritter, Dore Ritter
Tallywacker
12 Jan 2024

Tallywacker

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel, Uncategorized | 0

Do you remember this Ecuadorian immigrant and what she did with her right hand?

Click on one of her digits for details (but be careful!) ….

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Lauren Bobbitt, John Wayne Bobbitt
Restoring Smiles
12 Jan 2024

Restoring Smiles

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

This Ecuadorian man is handing out smiles.

Click on his raised thumb to receive yours.

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Ecuador, Noboa
Aliens Among Us
12 Jan 2024

Aliens Among Us

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0

The true story of this image is far more interesting than the conspiracy theory it perpetuates.

Click on Nisroch for details.

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Ecuador, Nisroch, Father Crespi, Erich von Däniken
Llamingada
7 Jan 2024

Llamingada

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Travel | 2

There is a cold snap about to happen here in Alberta, so Bear and I are doing the only reasonable thing; we are going to Ecuador to watch Llama races.

Please ride along with us, I can’t think of a better way to warm up.

Click on last year’s winner for details….

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Llama races, Ecuador
Life Imitating Art
31 Dec 2023

Life Imitating Art

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 10

“Life imitates art” – Oscar Wilde wrote these words in 1889.

Click on The Saturday Evening Post for details …

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New Year, Life, Art
Alhambra
10 Dec 2023

Alhambra

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

Alhambra is where Christopher Columbus received royal assent from Queen Isabella for his expedition to the Americas in 1492.

Click on the palace to see Alhambra’s alter ego….

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Spain, Alberta, Alhambra, Andelusia, Grenada
The Mayor of Kew
8 Dec 2023

The Mayor of Kew

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 2

The town of Kew consisted of a single building; a post office/store located just west of our place.

Click on the photo for a tour…

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Foothills, Alberta, Kew

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  1. Russ Paton on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Yup. Fancy, the wonder horse.

  2. Judy Darvill on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Sometimes you just need a little motivation to pull up your boot straps and carry on! Way to go Fancy!

  3. Russ Paton on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    The kids are my usual “go to” but those little monkeys weren’t around. I had to find professional help for…

  4. Judy on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    Glad to hear your kids could help you out! I only assume this is who you spoke to as we…

  5. Russ Paton on Pigeon Toes25 January 2026

    Not this trip, but I get the feeling we will be back…

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