Comments on: (A Written) Postcard From Ecuador

By: Andreas

Andreas — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:16:22 +0000

I was shocked to hear about the robbery in Quito. After a lot less traumatic events, I have felt violated and helpless. I have read that attacks like this are quite common in Quito, unfortunately. I spent 6 weeks in Ecuador in 1986 (time flies) and it was the one of the safest South American countries at the time. We were worried more about the military checkpoints in the Amazon low lands and the police in the capital than criminals but times change. Best to you and I am looking forward to your writings and of course photography.

By: Jeffrey Chapman

Jeffrey Chapman — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:49:42 +0000

@Mark, if you ever make it to Vilcabamba, I can give you suggestions for where to stay and dine.

@Eli, Happy New Year to you too! Can’t wait to meet up in Norway.

@Òscar, I’d be happy to bump into you again anywhere, anytime.

@Brian, it leaves one wondering just how we’d manage without all the bureaucrats. Probably too well!

@David, yes, some of that might have been direct to you. It’s just perfect Defender country––steep, dirt “roads” and river crossings.

@Amie, it’s hard to keep me down. Life’s too short.

@Ilse, I think that in a place like Vilca that patience is forced upon you. It doesn’t bother to ask.

@Lisa, perhaps it’s a DIY postcard; everyone gets to draw their own on the blank side! I wouldn’t say that it’s hard not having a camera. It’s certainly easier on my back! It is, however, very odd. And I see lots of photos. They’ll just have to be for the next time. I’ll replace my cameras next week when back in NY.

By: Lisa O

Lisa O — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:33:51 +0000

Yes notecard, this postcard is blank on one side…. Is it hard not having a camera? You don’t sound like your missing it that much. Best of luck getting the paperwork sorted out.

By: Jilske

Jilske — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:28:56 +0000

Without photos they’re more notes than postcards. But I might possibly love them more:
“As the mountains rise, the clouds fall. Often they touch.”
More notes from Ecuador please! And then some more.
Wonder if one can learn patience in Vilca. Sounds like a perfect place for a WTF workshop

By: Amie

Amie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:27:31 +0000

I am glad to hear of the wonderful things you are experiencing, especially after the scary incident. It sounds amazing!

By: David duChemin

David duChemin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:47:57 +0000

I’m feeling like, at points in this postcard, you were talking right to me! Hope to pick Jessie up from the shop today with new headlights and batteries and so on. Next time I drop her off she’ll be going in for some expedition fittings – security cages, a large split in the load space so I can lock stuff down and organize things better, not to mention the installation of the checkerplate on the hood, the expedition shovel and the autohome. Ah, she’s going to be a right pretty sight, lad. Fit for washing down in a river in Ecuador! Safe travels, friend.

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By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:49:03 +0000

Hah – sounds like quite the time.

Hope all the documents get sorted. I’m about to start another yearly round of visa renewal work – it’s horrible.

HOpe all is well,
Brian

By: Òscar Domínguez

Òscar Domínguez — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:45:03 +0000

Happy New Year! I visit two times Ecuador but I never been in Vilcabamba. I hope that we can meet again in the future (may be in 2011) with a bit more time. best wishes

By: Eli R.

Eli R. — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:43:32 +0000

Sounds wonderful! Happy New Year, old chap!