Our canopy tour in Mindo. The Zip lines above Mindo, Ecuador were inexpensive, safe, and a lot of fun. Check out the canopy tour in Mindo before you actually arrive at the zip lines in Mindo.
From Quito, Ecuador to Mindo, Ecuador
From Quito, Ecuador to Mindo, Ecuador, should have been an easy task. Instead, we arrived at Terminal Ofelia in the north of Quito and discovered all the buses to Mindo for the day had already left. Here’s what we did to get from Quito, Ecuador to Mindo, Ecuador.
Making pizza for 20 people
Making pizza for 20 people in the south of Quito, Ecuador. Her home is beautiful. It’s in the south of Quito. And, guess what. It’s quiet there! Jonathan gave a presentation on pizza a few weeks ago. And, apparently, everyone in Maribel’s family has been asking for the recipe for the dough (la massa) ever since.
Patacones (fried plantains another way), perfect with a mug of coffee
The next step down the Ecuador green plantain trail is: patacones. Patacones are kind of like plantain pancakes. By this I mean flattened chunks of fried plantain. They are absolutely delicious. They are best enjoyed with a nice cup of…
Ecuadorian food: Chifles (fried plantain chips)
How to make chifles from green plantain. Chifles are fried plantain chips. We made chifles in Ecuador with our Spanish teacher, Maribel. Depending on the oil you use, chifles are better for you than any potato chips. Chifles are delicious.
It rains every day in Quito?
The rain and weather in Quito, Ecuador. Apparently, it does rain every day somewhere in or around Quito. the whole valley of Quito is a series of rapidly changing micro-climates, so it’s hard to say “the weather in Quito is…” because it will probably change soon, and because all of Quito is rarely experiencing the same weather.
Sharing my passion by blogging
I’m sure that most of you already know this, but I love cooking. And not only cooking, but baking as well. When I was in grad school, and had had a bad day, Jonathan would offer to make me dinner…
Otavalo Market, Otavalo, Ecuador
Local artisans’ markets are always fun. The one in Otavalo, Ecuador (near Quito) is no exception.
Visiting the Equator (Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador)
A visit to the equator, Mitad del Mundo, near Quito, Ecuador
Does Ecuador change times?
Frequently asked question of today: Does Ecuador spring forward and fall back (with time zones)? Nope. We were on Eastern Time Zone with the US, now we’re in Central time zone. Thanks for asking! 🙂