A true Ecuadorian experience
was a volunteer and intern coordinator from May to July 22'. The peaceful solitude of the mountain village of Antandahua and with companionship of other volunteers, is a great place to not only help the community, but also help yourself gain inward perspective. We went through a 3 week 'Paro'. This consisted of road blocks and political demonstrations from the indigionous factions. The last day we cooked dinner on the outside firewood stove, because like everybody else were out or gas. The beautiful thing is, that during the Paro we were safe, because of our connections with and contributions to the community we live. If you or your family are concerned about safety, this is probably one of the safest places in South America. The location is also a good Basecamp in the middle of Ecuador, to explore other places in the 3-day long weekend. You will have your own unique experiences here, because you will be met with open arms and probably leave in tears.
