Turns out, South America is pretty darn Catholic, and when I say ‘pretty darn’ I mean EXTREMELY. Humor me for comparison’s sake; the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago covers a population of just over 6 million, with just over 2 million professed Catholics (37%). Quito, on the other hand, covers a population of 2 million … More Pagans in the Spires: Quito
With packs a little heaver (we had to buy some llama magnets and Peruvian coffee) and legs a little stronger (60 miles of mountain hiking will do that to you) we said adios to Peru and made our way North towards Guayaquil, Ecuador – where we thought we were going to lounge on beaches and … More pro/portions: Guayaquil, Ecuador
During this time of year we are used to the weather being miserable with freezing rain, grey skies, and muddy grounds. However, spring time in Texas has been nothing but beautiful! Another pleasant surprise of living down South. After hearing much talk about the Texas Blue Bonnets blooming during this time of year, we packed … More Blue Bonnets
The Wild Rose 