Families and Kids Off the Beaten Path in Quito

As our name suggests, we are never very good at following itineraries – even our own!  Originally we had intended to stay in Panama for a longer period of time and then visit Quito for a short while before setting off to other parts of Ecuador.  However, this adventure is all about allowing life to…

Something in the Air

We awoke that Saturday morning with a collective feeling of “blah”.  As a family, we are not generally inclined towards hypochondria, but the four of all either had a headache, stomach upset, or a strong case of the lazies.  Two of us awoke before dawn with the anxiety that sleep cut too short brings.  The…

Keeping the Kids Happy in Quito

I’m here to tell you – traveling with young children is not for the faint of heart. Exploring foreign lands can be stressful even without kids. You are faced with struggling to communicate for everyday necessities. You don’t know where the bathrooms are, or if there even are bathrooms. You’re not sure what to order…