Sharing a Smile
One thing you can never get tired of is a genuine smile. In Cotacachi I run across many who smile sincerely and easily . The boys in this photo were participating in a parade, but as soon as they saw my camera they want to be captured and ‘hammed it up’ for me. Even though they were clowning just a bit, they are an example of something I like a lot about living in this part of Ecuador — a level of openness and willingness to connect with you. Of course, not everyone smiles all of the time; but in general you will be met with many friendly faces daily instead of people...
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There is a much natural beauty in Ecuador. The rugged and sometimes snow covered peaks, the extraordinary terrain of a land with many volcanoes, the flora and vegetation are just a few of them. I am always moved by the faces of Ecuadorian children. The two little girls pictured here are granddaughters of an elderly weaver living in an indigenous community. If you visit Ecuador be sure to take time to visit the indigenous people who have the longest history in the region and still keep their ancestral ways of living including the Kichwa language, traditional dress, hand crafts, and customs...
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