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Mud Baths at Agua Blanca
Today, we visited Agua Blanca, a spring in the Machalilla National Park near Puerto Lopez. Agua Blanca is a beautiful forest, wild animals everywhere and a …
Dad Died 365 Days Ago: Some Thoughts
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death." ~ Romans 8:2 1. A lot can happen in a year. 2. I watch the …
My New Hair Fashionista: Antonio Delgado
It's been 45 days since my last haircut in the U.S. For me, that's a long time. Today, 6,000 miles from home, I found a new hair cut guy. He works from a …
My Interview with Samuel Haerri
(Blogger's note: I met Samuel Haerri about 10 days or so ago through the introduction of a mutual friend. Sam's just the kind of guy that tells your intuition …
How to be the Most Popular Guy at Nawi Fest
How does a fair-skinned, blue-eyed gringo at his first Nawi Fest become the most popular guy on the Malecon? Mostly, he just acts himself, and walks the …
When Leading With Your Gut is Not a Whim
"There is no instinct like that of the heart." ~ Lord Byron *** Here's an equation I've learned to accept as truth in the way I view both business and …
Our Day at Los Frailes
We spent this afternoon with our friend, Maria, on a day trip to Los Frailes beach about 20 miles south of Puerto Cayo. Some listings name Los Frailes as one of …
Photos About Nothing
Our Continuing Gringo Education
After 17 days on the ground in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador, we've just scraped the surface on all there is to learn. These are a few lessons from the earliest days of …
Day Trip to Montanita
The Power of YES
"Say, yes. And if you're lucky, you will find people who say 'yes' back. Now will saying yes, get you in trouble at times? Will saying yes, lead you to some …
From Arkansas to Ecuador: We Finally Made It.
My last post was one week ago today as Dana and I prepared for a 100-day trip to Puerto Cayo, Ecuador, where we traveled to see our new home and launch a …
Until next time…
Now that the moment's upon us, I'm not quite sure what to say, or how to say it. For six months now, Dana and I have awaited this hour, the time when we'd …
Casa Azul: Our Race Against the Clock
The latest visuals on Casa Azul. Just click on the link for all the new photos. …
Failure: Friend or Foe? (Part II)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdvnm5a7i6zj9od/Watkins_EverydayMissionaries_20121212.mov *** As a follow-up to this post yesterday, I'm attaching a 7-minute video …
Failure: Friend or Foe? (Part I)
(Blogger's Note: This is the first in a two-post series on how I look at failure. I'll post Part II this afternoon in the form a a 7-minute video - a short …
My Strategic 99-Day Packing Plan
Two people. Three months. Four carry-ons and two bags to check. Never before have I been required to pack so strategically as for an upcoming 99-day trip to …
Casa Azul – Maybe our Final Update
This may be our final visual update before departure a week from tomorrow. Dana wanted a blue tile shower, and she got it. …
Arkansas to Ecuador: When God Said ‘Yes’ to Our Most Laughable Dream
"Where there is no vision, the people perish." ~ Proverbs 29:18 It's been quite a year. My dad died in January. Dana and I explored Ecuador in April, bought a …
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