Northeastern Ecuador and Crossing the Equator

On the first day in Ecuador we ride south on Highway 35 toward Cayambe. It’s a gorgeous day and the blue skies over Ecuador provide a beautiful contrast to the enormous valleys and mountains, great plains, and volcanoes. Late in… Read More ›

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Tequila Herradura at Hacienda San Jose del Refugio

Just outside Amatitan is the Hacienda San Jose del Refugio. This beautiful old ranch is parked right in the middle of Tequila country. Padre José Feliciano de la Trinidad Escobado Romo was ordained in 1802, and purchased this beautiful ranch… Read More ›

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Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

Tequila…What a recognizable name. I can think of no other place name that is so directly associated with an alcoholic beverage. It reminds me of college days and a night out that included shots of tequila, the bad hangover that… Read More ›

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