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Stories Drawn from the Deep

Ecuador and Galapagos

Llamingada
7 Jan 2024

Llamingada

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, Travel | 2
This entry is part 1 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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….

Llama races, Ecuador
Aliens Among Us
12 Jan 2024

Aliens Among Us

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0
This entry is part 2 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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

Click on Nisroch for details.

Ecuador, Nisroch, Father Crespi, Erich von Däniken
Restoring Smiles
12 Jan 2024

Restoring Smiles

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel | 0
This entry is part 3 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

This Ecuadorian man is handing out smiles.

Click on his raised thumb to receive yours.

Ecuador, Noboa
Tallywack
12 Jan 2024

Tallywack

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel, Uncategorized | 0
This entry is part 4 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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!) ….

Lauren Bobbitt, John Wayne Bobbitt
The Galápagos Affair
12 Jan 2024

The Galápagos Affair

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel, Family History | 0
This entry is part 5 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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…..

Floriana Island, Galapagos, Dr Ritter, Dore Ritter
Uncontacted People
12 Jan 2024

Uncontacted People

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel | 0
This entry is part 6 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador is home to a tribe of Uncontacted People.

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

Tagaeri, Amazon
Good, Bad, or Ugly?
12 Jan 2024

Good, Bad, or Ugly?

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel | 0
This entry is part 7 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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…

Survival
12 Jan 2024

Survival

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Travel | 4
This entry is part 8 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

The Llama races are going to have to wait; this mobster and his associates have made travel to Ecuador impossible right now.
Click on El Fito for details….

El Fito, Charles darwin, Daniel Noboa
Jail Time
15 Jan 2024

Jail Time

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, Family History | 4
This entry is part 9 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

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…

Furgus, Cannabis, Cat, Marijuana, Catnip, Cheech and Chong
What Makes Us Tick
24 Jan 2024

What Makes Us Tick

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Ecuador and Galapagos, History, Family History | 10
This entry is part 10 of 20 in the series Ecuador and Galapagos

“In 272km, turn right.”

Click on the straight line for a winter tour of the Great Plains.

Family, Candle Lake, Prairie

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