Slish-slop-and slurp goes the truck as it sloshes through the real-life version of chutes and ladders. Down a hill and through a valley and up a hill again.
SPLATT! A generous dollop of nature’s mud-pudding flops itself smack-center on the windshield. The kids giggle as they topple side to side in the open back of our caravan. The mutts pant with anticipation and whimpers of glee, paws in the windows dreaming of the possibilities in the landscape that stretches beyond us.
I squeeze my husband’s forearm as he effortlessly shifts and steers, gliding us through the ultimate four-by-four experience. As we careen forward, my eyes wander across the croplands to the vast emerald valleys tucked beneath the mountains. We are still in the stronghold of the Ecuadorian Andes, cradled in the cup that rests below the rim of the steadfast volcanos. Cotopaxi, the Illinizas, and even Tungurahua hover above us; hiding in the morning mist.
The greenest green you have ever seen laid out before us, the stuff that artists dream of for the truest stroke of a color in a landscape scene. A kind of green that can’t be replicated but can only be remembered in our fondest of dreams. A color so powerful that a hush fell over the car. The serenity of a place independent of the world washed over us.
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You guys are having too much fun. 😊
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Yes, we sure are!!
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Loved this ❤️ great read thank you
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Thank you for enjoying it, and for taking a moment to comment 😀
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You are having adventures indeed Thankyou for all your recent posts 😊☀️
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What a perfect day, mud and all.
Alison
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Yes, it was! 😀 I appreciate you so much, Alison!
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Your story makes me yearn to explore Ecuador!
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We have many stories about Ecuador and many more to come! 🙂 I very strongly recommended a trip here if you are feeling intrigued. Such a special country!
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So, beautiful view and wonderful, happy family.. hoping to have a family like yours… and to go to that awesome place
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Oh what a sweet thing to say! I hope you have the opportunity for both one day. 🙂 Being a mother is precious and traveling with my family is a dream come true!
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One of my favorite childhood memories is going to my Great Grandparents farm in rural small town Eastern Iowa and having fresh milk straight from the bulk tank! Your post reminded me of that. Sounds like an amazing day for all of you.
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Now I MUST know, what is the small town?! So happy to trigger fond memories! I’m sure this will be one of ours for a very, long time!
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My grandparents farm was near Central City IA but I grew up near Anamosa
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So fun to connect to someone that was so close all along, but it so far away now. It’s such a small world! We are from Williamsburg!
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Wow! Ive been to Williamsburg 🙂 Very nice area. It is amazing that we crossed paths on here…. I have never blogged and for me to just randomly find your blog in the first few days of starting WordPress having no clue what Im doing…. just shocking but Im happy to connect and see other parts of the world in your blog 🙂
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It is pretty wild isn’t it?! I’m sure you will come to love the blogging community just as much as I do. It’s full of all sorts of amazing people. I only started my blog here about 10 months ago, I was clueless, too. I’m sure you will catch on quickly. So thrilled to gain you as a reader!
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What an incredible gift and wonderful experience you are giving to your children!!!
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Thank you very much! The real gift is ours, to experience it all through their eyes. But, we do hope the wanderlust is catching! 😀
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How could it not!?! 👍 I think it’s a beautiful thing you are all doing and not dull for sure 👏!
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Thank you, again! A dull life it certainly is not 😀
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Your photos are seriously stunning! Your website makes me want to explore Ecuador so much more. I’ve been once but it was only for a short time 😦
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I really appreciate that 😀 Hope you make it back one day, this country has years of places to discover 🙂
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I am hoping to make it back, I’d love to explore more of the countryside. Your blog is so inspiring, it’s making me want to go to Ecuador ASAP 🙂
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Awww, thank you so much! The countryside is our favorite as you can see. 🙂 Getting really excited to get going to see more!
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Thanks for this post. Found your blog through the Worldschoolers group. Heading to Ecuador in July and have now added this place to our list!
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Oh, so wonderful! I am so pleased that you found us and even more that you are heading to Sacha Runa! Yay! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing with us! Enjoy your time in Ecuador. 🙂 Please message me on Facebook if you like under the same blog name. We love to meet up with other worldschoolers!
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