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Andrea— Daughter of
Miguel and Bernarda in Carcelén Bajo and sister of Miguelito.
At the age of seven, Andrea was one of my first Ecuadorian tour
guides and Spanish teachers. She will graduate from el colegio
(high school) in August 2002. back to
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Anthony—
Guest and willing volunteer at Sueños.
Anthony was always eager for machete work and rock-hauling on
the farm, but he also took time to develop his Spanish and fútbol
techniques with locals in nearby Puerto Quito. back
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Bernarda— Wife of Miguel and close friend in Carcelén
Bajo. Bernarda teaches English at two high-schools and, on occasion,
to travelers. She also takes Saturday classes to earn her Master's
in Education. We spend many hours sharing materials and classroom
stories and methods, and she is my primary cooking coach as well.
Bernarda is a strong proponent of environmental preservation.
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Blanquita— Sister of Cecilia in Ibarra and mother of Diego and
Sandrita. Blanquita was one of the many cooks who made the graduation
party a success. back to top
Bolívar— Brother of Bernarda, now a policeman in Guayaquil.
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Byron— Youngest son
of Luis and Rosa Elena in San Roque. At ten years of age, Byron
is in seventh grade this year. back to
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Carlos— Father of Bernarda, husband of Mama Rosa, and well
known and respected resident of Carcelén Bajo. back
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Cecilia
[Ibarra]— Long-time friend I met
while I was visiting an English class at La Universidad Técnica.
Ceci rescued me a few days later when I was lost near the hacienda
where she was teaching at the time. Now graduated, she teaches
at an indigenous school in Rumipamba, and she also teaches English
to travelers and at a high school in Ibarra. back
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Cecilia
[Quito]— Sister of my friend Paquita
in Chattanooga, Tennessee. back to top
Daniel— Son of Miguel's Aunt Live in Quito; brother of Nelson
and Sylvana. back to top
David— Son of my friend Paquita in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
David is a printer and caterer. back
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Davidcito— Older son of David and Martha in Quito. back
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Don
Emilio— Owner of a farm near Sueños.
Don Emilio is a wizard with a machete and extremely knowledgeable
about all things agricultural. back to
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Evelín— Daughter of Bernarda's sister Lupe and youngest grandchild
of Carlos and Mama Rosa. Evelín was born during the summer
while I was there. back to top
Fausto— Son of Luis and Rosa Elena in San Roque. back
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Franklin— Teacher of La Escuela Fiscal Eliza Ponce Ruiz, the
elementary school that serves the area near Sueños. back to top
Gladys— Daughter of Luis and Rosa Elena in San Roque. Gladys
"discovered" us while we were resting on bicycles in
front of their house, and now Fred and I have the honor of being
named compadres for her 2002 graduation in Architecture from
La Universidad Central in Quito. back
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Jacqueline— Daughter of Bernarda's sister Judith in Carcelén
Bajo; sister of José Luis. back
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Jessica— Guest at Sueños with a talent for art. After
I left, Jessica painted the name of the school on La Escuela
Fiscal Eliza Ponce Ruiz. back to top
Joselín— Daughter of Bernarda's sister Eufemia in Carcelén
Bajo. Fred and I attended Eufemia's wedding when we were with
Miguel and Bernarda's family for Christmas 1996. back
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José
Luis— Son of Bernarda's sister Judith
in Carcelén Bajo; brother of Jacqueline. back
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Laurita
[Ibarra]— Sister of Cecilia in Ibarra
and head chef for the graduation party. back
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Laurita
[Quito]— Mother of my friend Paquita
in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I was a guest in her home many years
ago, and she always greets me with a warm welcome and open arms.
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Live— Miguel's aunt who owns a poster shop in Quito. Live
and her three children provided the transportation for our trip
to Chiriboga. back to to top
Lucho— Brother-in-law of Cecilia in Ibarra (Laurita's husband).
Lucho was Cecilia's escort for Santiago's graduation. back
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Luis
[San Roque]— Friend since Christmas
1996. In addition to having been a high-school English teacher
for 26 years, Luis has many other agricultural and commercial
enterprises. It is interesting to accompany him anywhere in the
Otavalo-Ibarra area, as he is continually either greeting compadres
or being greeted by them. back to to
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Luis
[Sueños]— Machete specialist
and resident of Puerto Quito who commutes to Sueños by
bicycle every day to help with the farm's more physically demanding
projects. back to to top
Lupe— Sister of Bernarda's sister, mother of Evelín,
and teacher. back to to top
Mama
Rosa— Mother of Bernarda and wife
of Carlos. Mama Rosa is always giving fresh fruit and vegetables
to family members and their guests. back
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Marcos— Young neighbor of Sueños and frequent visitor.
A rapid English learner, his favorite word is cheese.
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María— Culinary assistant who helped Cecilia and family
with preparations for the graduation party in Ibarra. back
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Martha— Wife of David in Quito. Martha speaks English quite
well and is an excellent cook and a devoted mother. back
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Mateo— Younger son of David and Martha in Quito. back
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Miguel— Husband of Bernarda in Carcelén Bajo and the
first of our many friends in Ecuador. Miguel has strong interests
in ecotourism, education, and computer technology, working long
hours for Hostería La Cienega and taking classes on Saturdays
to earn his Master's in Education. back
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Miguelito— Son of Miguel and Bernarda in Carcelén Bajo
and younger brother of Andrea. Miguelito is good with computers
and young children and has a terrific sense of humor. back
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Miriam— Sister of Cecilia in Ibarra and major player in the
preparations for Santiago's graduation party. back
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Mishell— Daughter of Bernarda's sister Patricia in Carcelén
Bajo. back to to top
Nelson— Son of Miguel's Aunt Live in Quito; brother of Daniel
and Sylvana. back to top
Patricia— Sister of Bernarda in Carcelén Bajo; mother
of Mishell. back to top
Rosa
Elena— Wife of Luis in San Roque.
Rosa Elena and both of her daughters have been beauty queens,
and she still could be. Rosa Elena is best loved, however, for
her patience, friendship, and generosity. back
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Rosita—
Sister of Bernarda in Carcelén
Bajo. Rosita has a beauty salon but still finds time for soccer,
childcare for nieces and nephews, and otherwise helping others
as needed. back to top
Sandrita— Daughter of Blanquita and sister of Diego. back
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Santiago— Son of Cecilia in Ibarra. Santi was another of my
early Ecuadorian tour guides; he is now attending the Police
Academy in Quito. back to top
Sharon— Atlanta environmentalist, bicycling activist, and
co-owner of Sueños.
Sylvana— Daughter of Miguel's Aunt Live in Quito; sister of
Daniel and Nelson. back to top
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