Author: Masha Photos by Stephen & Masha Week Nine - Vacationing in Quito July 2019 The last time I vacationed in Quito was over 16 years ago. A lot can change in 16 years. Therefore, it was fun to explore Quito with my husband 16 years after my first trip here. I was in Quito... Continue Reading →

Author: Masha Week Eight - Leaving the Field School July 2019 This week was our last week at the field station. We had our final classes, and took our final oral and written Kichwa exams. We also celebrated the end of the term. We sang the Kichwa songs we learned for some of the family... Continue Reading →

Author: Masha Photographers: All the students on the trip. Week Seven - Wao, Wow! July 2019 On Saturday, we arrived in a Wao community on the border of Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park. We arrived sweaty and wet from the long canoe ride.  The community was comprised of a small group of thatched structures that formed... Continue Reading →

Author: Masha Photographers: All students on the trip. Week Six - Sleazy July 2019 This week, we continued our days of class as usual; with one change. At the end of last week, the English-speaking instructor, G, left. Now, I have class with N. all day, which is great. She is energetic, has good pedagogy,... Continue Reading →