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June 2, 2017 Since I assume this was the last real day in the city, I took a farewell tour of Quito. I took the L8er bus to Quicentro Sur, then took the triple bus up to Avenida...

July 1, 2017 If you have been reading this blog all along, you may have noticed that I had a hard time in this city, especially at the beginning. There are many reasons why it...

30th June 2017 Until shortly before today's date, I didn't really realize that the actual volunteer time ends on this Friday. The school year is finished, some of the children...

June 29, 2017 The red building, which has been seen in several photos, is the old part of the fundacion. It consists of a kitchen and dining room, as well as a smaller hall for...

June 28, 2017 I've known the abbreviation 'WG' since my childhood. This living arrangement has been around for a very long time, apparently!? But it wasn't until past my 50s...

June 27, 2017 Are they different here in Ecuador? This question I asked myself in advance. In preparation for this educational trip, sorry, this intensive further education, I...

June 26, 2017 One of the principles of Fundacion Minadores de Sueños is to provide children with a balanced diet. This is directly possible on five weekdays, on weekends it is...

June 25, 2017 Unlike yesterday, where I had to work on two caches and a small to-do list, this morning I sat at the breakfast table without a specific goal. On the map that I...

June 23, 2017 oh, I see, now you are not sure what I mean? better school, yes good, but which one now? Of course, ours. By miles, folks. Although I haven't seen a classroom or...

June 22, 2017 In the first place, I had board and lodging because that's how I booked it with Study Lingua, the language travel agency. The package included laundry once a week....

June 21, 2017 Right now, as I jot down the date, it occurs to me that today is the summer solstice. That means the sun must have been directly overhead at noon, without casting...

June 20, 2017 Tuesday is the day when the foundation buys groceries at the market. One of the volunteers gets to go and help with carrying crates. Milton, Alba, Eli (the daycare...

Before I sat down to write the daily report, the quote from Ueli Maurer came to my mind: 'No mood!' one of the most meaningful of Ueli Maurer, I think. The fact is simply that...

June 18, 2017 Last night my SMS wasn't working. I tried everything possible, but this morning I turned off my phone and it seems that the SMS from yesterday finally went...

June 17, 2017 a wonderful day! (I'm currently thinking if I should stop writing. Most of it has already been said with the title and the photos. Or not?) No, not quite. There...

Laura, as mentioned yesterday, went to the Selva. So today I had to fully take over the duties of the volunteer. I was there well in advance and immediately asked the cooks...

June 15th, 2017 The first job was clear. Separate the concrete gravel on the first floor of the new building from the garbage, carry it up and deposit it there cleanly. Organize...

June 14, 2017 Actually, today I should write about the children again, because I experienced the most during their care today. But since I already wrote about it yesterday, I...

13th June 2017 It wasn't easy to get out of bed because it was the place where it's warm, the only place. I knew that because at six o'clock my bladder was pressing, I went to...

June 12, 2017 after three lazy days, especially yesterday's Sunday was one of those days when I am there but still away, this morning it started at the 'Minadores de Sueños'...

June 11, 2017 Very simple today: there is very little to write about because I was (almost) only in the house, in the volunteer apartment. Went out to a tienda once to buy chips...

June 10, 2017 everything done right! that's my conclusion from the last two days. almost everything. only the quick departure in Tawasap bothered me a little. with the knowledge...

June 9, 2017 It's wonderful that I can easily use all electronic devices here again. The hotel's Wi-Fi works perfectly, the reports were uploaded in no time yesterday, as well...

June 8, 2017 The last night in the selva is over. It started slowly, I couldn't fall asleep for a long time. With bright moonlight. Then, I think I had already fallen asleep,...

June 7, 2017 The second-to-last night went as usual. I went to bed early, then woke up sometime after midnight and dozed off until seven. It was so bright in the room at two...

June 6, 2017 finally this morning: the Sangay can be seen, in all its glory. Anyway, a fantastic start to the day and I must say, the day stayed that way. Only blue sky, no...

5th June 2017 I admit that I didn't look for work today. Get dirty again? Go to the vivero again and tidy up a bit? Actually, I don't really feel like it. Join a minga? Very...

Workplace at Sol del Oriente...

June 3, 2017 The assembly of all Shuar communities in the Palora region begins today at ten o'clock. Tzama is their president and is responsible for organizing the meeting. That...