Posts Tagged "Circle on the Square day Trips"

Artists Diego Buitron and Gilberto Almeida

Posted by on May 29, 2014 in Blog | 4 comments

Artists Diego Buitron and Gilberto Almeida

If you love art and spending time with those who create it; the northern Andean region of Ecuador has much to offer in terms of talented artists, fine craftsmen and craftswomen and their works.  More information will appear in other posts, but I decideded to kick off this series of posts by sharing a bit about two artists that completely ‘made my day’  during our tour visit to each of their homes.  I was recently privileged to conduct a tour to the village of San Antonio de Ibarra.  The tour would not have been possible without the help of Diego Buitron, a generous man who is a...

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Eagle Soars at Condor Park

Posted by on Feb 10, 2014 in Blog | 1 comment

Eagle Soars at Condor Park

An amazing demonstration of great birds in flight is in store for audiences at the Condor Park in Peguche, Ecuador, near Otavalo. The Park is a haven for injured and rehabilitated raptors and other bird species.  Twice daily there is an aerial show featuring hawks and eagles soar to great heights and distances from the stone amphitheatre and then return to the handler’s glove when called. Both Eagles and Condors are residents at the Condor Park.  Are you aware of the prophesy of the Eagle and the Condor?

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Andean Condors and More

Posted by on Feb 10, 2014 in Blog | 1 comment

Andean Condors and More

Not having grown up in South America, I was fascinated to see Andean Condors at the Condor Park habitat in Peguche, Ecuador. Andean Condors are rare birds.  Mating pairs only produce one chick every other year, so they are a precious species and need protection. At the Parque Condor the condors are not a part of the aerial show, but are visible in their own habitat near the amphitheatre. Other magnificent birds at the park include various species of owls, hawks, and eagles.  Many have been rescued and rehabilitated.    

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