tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post9062025647452217929..comments2023-12-13T08:03:27.280-08:00Comments on FOCUS ON ECUADOR - Our Adventure in Cuenca Ecuador Through My Lens!: EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK IN ECUADOR - Our January 2014!!! HIKING THE CAJAS and Back to the USA.......Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-13350030397074682782014-04-05T22:04:38.873-07:002014-04-05T22:04:38.873-07:00Welcome to our Blog, Sue!
I'm glad you are n...Welcome to our Blog, Sue! <br />I'm glad you are now a follower of our Blog - and one day I hope to meet you! There are many single women here enjoying their new life in Cuenca - and though a bit scary, you can do it! Besides, you won't be alone because you will make wonderful heart friends here, I'm sure. Thank you for your kind words about my mom - I miss her beyond words. But, like you said, that time I had with her was golden. Her pain and suffering is over! Keep on soaking up lots of good information - be selective because there's some negative and false info out there too - and I hope to hear from you again as you continue to read about our adventure and life in beautiful Cuenca. <br />May God bless you richly and abundantly,<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-45431304777353042452014-04-05T19:01:17.481-07:002014-04-05T19:01:17.481-07:00Hi Linda and Bo, I absolutely love your stories of...Hi Linda and Bo, I absolutely love your stories of Cuenca as I hope to be making the permanent move there in a little less than a year, so I am soaking in all the information I can and loved the places and things you guys are doing! Its a bit scary to do by myself, but I am very much looking forward to living and enjoying Ecuador, I will totally be following your posts! I am very glad that you were able to spend some time with your mom before she passed, You were so lucky to have that time! I'm also very sorry that she had to move on, oh life...I hope I am able to run into you someday there! SueSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877990848466643384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-43352014372858166322014-02-10T11:09:33.841-08:002014-02-10T11:09:33.841-08:00What a lovely comment! Thank you for such kind an...What a lovely comment! Thank you for such kind and thoughtful words Neil and Monica, and welcome to our Blog. It always touches me to know that my blog and sharings are helpful and inspirational, and that my photography is appreciated. I LOVE photographing our new country and city and sharing it with those that are planning to visit or to permanently move here. The Cajas is a must to visit for anyone coming to Ecuador. Thank you for your heart-felt words about my mom. We did have a wonderful visit by her side in the days we had left to be out of country. Life is filled with "suddenlies" and many challenges. Yes, I'm thankful for each day, and living here is truly an adventure. Stay in touch and let me know when you will be here and we can plan on having coffee and sharing our stories. <br />With gratitude for your kind words,<br />Linda Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-23943368688683860242014-02-09T20:29:16.831-08:002014-02-09T20:29:16.831-08:00We have been reading your blog for some time, alon...We have been reading your blog for some time, along with anything else we can find about Ecuador. I was so touched by your sharing of your experience. It was hard to read about your trip to see your mother, and not be able to say I am so sorry that is happening for you.<br />Then, just like life, the amazing beauty of the Cajas hike. The photos are amazing - we have shared them with many of our friends to show them our future home. I hope to meet you in person some day, and to thank you for helping us prepare for our coming adventure. Thank you, and may you continue to be blessed in beauty, joy and love.<br />Neil Watts and Monica HIatt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-33126527995904665592014-02-07T17:30:02.166-08:002014-02-07T17:30:02.166-08:00Hi Patsy,
Welcome to our Blog! A true blast from ...Hi Patsy,<br />Welcome to our Blog! A true blast from the past! I was so happy to hear from you, and I am sorry to hear you lost your precious mom. How wonderful you were reunited with Joan. My intention was to see her this summer after our cross-country motorcycle trip from Oregon to Florida, but it just didn't work out. The next time I am in Florida, I hope to contact her and Ted. Amazing you are still @ Lemon Dam. I have fond memories of our Florida and Colorado times together. Yes, memories! Bo and I are enjoying our life in Cuenca and it is another one of our great adventures. For us, life is a day at a time. I've always wondered about you and your family. Hopefully we can stay in touch - at least through my blog. It's been a long long time!<br />Con Amor,<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-86955578603972597932014-02-06T19:33:32.287-08:002014-02-06T19:33:32.287-08:00Hello Linda...it's Patricia O'Kane Ey aka ...Hello Linda...it's Patricia O'Kane Ey aka Patsy O'Kane...from Colorado...I was recently in Florida...my Mom passed away in August (I had spent the summer with her)...I went back for her BD on Jan 26th to celebrate her life....<br />Joan Streeter and I were together for lunch and she told me about your blog...<br />it is a lovely blog...sounds as if life is good for you...so sorry for the loss of your dear Mom...it is a huge loss for certain...<br />we are still in Durango @ Lemon Dam...<br />I went by our old cottage when I was in Florida...so many lovely memories...<br />you look wonderful...you haven't changed...Blessings and Love...xoxPatricia (Patsy)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-51080368592170197712014-02-04T20:13:20.135-08:002014-02-04T20:13:20.135-08:00Hi Thea,
So nice to hear from you again. Yes, God...Hi Thea,<br />So nice to hear from you again. Yes, God's peace is with us as we put our trust and faith in Him. Glad you enjoyed my photography of our Cajas Hike, a place you will want to visit when you come to Cuenca. Stay in touch, and we hope to meet you and your daughter.<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-44803171959837748932014-02-04T20:05:00.409-08:002014-02-04T20:05:00.409-08:00Hi Cindy,
Welcome to our Blog! Thank you for your...Hi Cindy,<br />Welcome to our Blog! Thank you for your kind words of faith. How exciting that you are coming to Cuenca. It is a beautiful and happening city, so you are going to have a wonderful time. I look forward to meeting you.<br />Linda<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-47226667982174391062014-02-04T12:38:56.024-08:002014-02-04T12:38:56.024-08:00Hi Linda and Bo. I have been sidetracked from my ...Hi Linda and Bo. I have been sidetracked from my blog reading. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom and so blessed to hear your story and know that He is with us, guiding and comforting us.<br />I love your pictures of hiking in the Cajas. My daughter and I are planning a trip to Cuenca in June and really hoping to meet you. I feel I know you already. This is Thea in Salem, OR. Thealater@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-39778288098933644562014-02-04T06:14:11.865-08:002014-02-04T06:14:11.865-08:00Tears fell as I read of your latest journey... I ...Tears fell as I read of your latest journey... I am so sorry you are going thru this. Life...well...it just keeps moving. My husband was dx. with a stage 4 brain tumor 10 years ago. gave him 3-12 months...only by Gods grace and a miracle is he still with me... Sometimes that road gets pretty rocky but it is so good to know He is walking before us and we can trust His direction over well meaning friends. You do realize who your die hard friends are when going thru a crisis...that's for sure!!! <br />We are planning our trip to Cuenca...just waiting on our house sitter to respond. I do have some questions if you wouldn't mind tho. We will be wanting to visit churches while there and some other things. My email address is jcstorc@ameritech.net if it's convenient for you to respond. Again, I will be lifting you up over the coming weeks. Sending a HUG your way...CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072964048071797276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-47647203643361464852014-02-03T21:39:41.253-08:002014-02-03T21:39:41.253-08:00Hola Mi Sobrina,
How wonderful to know you are fol...Hola Mi Sobrina,<br />How wonderful to know you are following our journey in beautiful Ecuador! How perfectly said in your comment above - a true dichotomy between how we began our year - High in the mountains (Cajas), then down in the valley (Willamette). High on life and living, down in my heart about death and a precious loss (mom). But we serve a Mighty God of promises! You remain close in my heart and prayers. Love to Zach.<br />Tia Linda<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-51493223616887583312014-02-03T20:06:23.176-08:002014-02-03T20:06:23.176-08:00Those pictures are amazing! The Cajas look so sere...Those pictures are amazing! The Cajas look so serene! What a dichotomy exists between your words of a stressful trip and the experience of a peaceful hike. Thank God we have stressful trips to really make those mountain views more meaningful!<br />I love the blog, keep them coming! Love you guys!<br />Sobrina AngelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429721724778924469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-7332607275460902352014-02-03T19:05:02.886-08:002014-02-03T19:05:02.886-08:00Welcome to our Blog Alan!
Glad you found our blog,...Welcome to our Blog Alan!<br />Glad you found our blog, and I hope you continue to enjoy my writings about our adventure and my photography of this most amazing country and Cuenca. How wonderful you are returning to Ecuador and to a place you love, Quito. Bo and I haven't ventured up to Quito yet, but maybe when you are back and settled, you could show us your city. If you come to Cuenca, contact us for sure. Until then, happy reading!!!<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-31507527573624212142014-02-03T13:56:22.623-08:002014-02-03T13:56:22.623-08:00You guys ROCK! My Ecuadorian bride of 43 years and...You guys ROCK! My Ecuadorian bride of 43 years and I will be back in "heaven" this Fall in Quito. My love affair with Ecuador spans those 40 years, with 10 of those in Quito. I was finally able to visit Cuenca during our Summer visit in 2012, and I know what it is you love about that city.<br /><br />Great photos on your Cajas hike. I am delighted I do NOT have to worry much about loosing my Visa, what with being married to a citizen. Been down that road in another life!<br /><br />I haven't perused your whole blog but thoroughly enjoyed the writing. Great stuff. Keep it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com