Sidewalk Condom Vending Machine
Wandering the very tiny town of Ruffec, France, I spotted this condom vending machine on the sidewalk outside a pharmacy. Europeans are far more progressive about certain topics than Americans.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Ecuador is the Spanish word meaning “equator”. As a way of differentiating the country from the actual equator, Ecuadorans refer to the equator as
When Life Hands You Lemons, Set Up A Mobile Lemonade Stand
Wandering around Quito, we smelled something amazing. It was citrus and the smell wafted for about half a block in all directions. It was a mobile lemonade vendor. (Or should I say limeade vendor since limes are vastly more popular and common in Ecuador than lemons. In fact, lemons almost don’t...
Wandering in Barcelona
While out wandering in Barcelona today I came across a motorcycle that is almost exactly like the one I have in storage back home. Same color and everything. The only difference is that mine has saddle bags and a rack instead of the luggage compartment.
Views no matter which direction you look
I’ve mentioned before that Quito, Ecuador lies in a mountain valley deep in the Andes Mountains. The city is surrounded on all four sides by mountains. In fact, it’s only a little over four miles wide at its widest point and about 20 miles long at its longest. In terms...
This would NEVER be allowed in the US!
One of Quito, Ecuador’s biggest attractions, both literally and figuratively, is the massive Basilica del Voto Nacional (“Basilica of the National Vow”). The towers are a full
All four seasons in a single day
Quito, Ecuador lies nestled in a mountain valley in the Andes Mountains. Because it lies almost exactly on the equator,
Brand new pair of hiking boots, $1.00
After the theft of my backpacks and, along with them, my second pair of shoes, I have been wearing the same hiking boots basically every day. They were never premium quality boots to begin with so the wear and tear was beginning to take its toll. After only a month...
The London Eye… in Ecuador!
Many people are familiar with the London Eye. That giant Ferris wheel that allows tourists a bird’s eye view over the city of London. Well, there is a similar wheel in