Calculated Risk # 6
Venturing into the unpredictable is the only path to fulfillment. There is no reward in knowing where every road you take will lead.
Click on the tortoise to see where he is going…
What Makes Us Tick
“In 272km, turn right.”
Click on the straight line for a winter tour of the Great Plains.
Jail Time
Furgus is a comfy companion, not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but a steadfast friend. Also, he kept me out of jail today.
Click on the furball for details…
Good, Bad, or Ugly?
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…
Uncontacted People
Ecuador is home to a tribe of Uncontacted People.
Click on either of the happy ladies on the left for details….
The Galápagos Affair
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…..
Tallywacker
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!) ….
Restoring Smiles
This Ecuadorian man is handing out smiles.
Click on his raised thumb to receive yours.
Aliens Among Us
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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