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December 21, 2005
Adventures in Ecuador - November, 2005
Our main reason for visiting Ecuador was to attend Macarena's & Pablo's Wedding. However, since neither Constanza nor I had ever been there, we decided to turn the trip into a 3 week adventure.
In short, Ecuador has a lot to offer the eco-tourist. If you're looking for elegance, world-class service, and fine cuisine, Ecuador is probably not the place for you. But, if you enjoy rustic villages, outdoor activities, and friendly natives, Ecuador is fantastic.
With a few hours of driving you can visit warm sandy beaches, cold mountain villages, and humid tropical rain forests. It's a beautiful little country, with an amazing amount of diversity for its size.
The wedding we went to was in a very special little town in the North called Vilcabamba. This place is unique for its perfect Spring weather year round, and the number of inhabitants that live well over 100 years.
Also while in Vilcabamba, I met two really interesting gentlemen, Joe Simonetta and William Gazecki.
Among many things, Joe is a writer, author of "Seven Words That Can Change The World", and a busy speaker. Here are just some of the things Joe lectures on:
- Cosmology (the origin and structure of the universe)
- Evolutionary biology (how long this planet, life, and we have been here, and what life has been through to get this far)
- The world of belief systems (religions, from where have they come and why?)
- Why we advance technologically easily but socially and politically continue to destroy each other and our environment
- The three foundational relationships of life
William (Bill) Gazecki was introduced to me by Joe. As a documentary filmmaker, Bill is best known for his Academy Award nominated and Emmy winning film WACO: The Rules of Engagement. You can read more about Bill here.
It was a great pleasure having the opportunity to hang out with both Joe and Bill for a few days.
Posted by rence at December 21, 2005 06:48 PM
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Comments
Is Joe Simonetta a great guy? I met him in 2000 in Sarasota. It's a shame that the US lost such a great guy. I hope to visit Joe soon. How was the area where he lives? Is it developed? Movie theaters? Fun stuff to do? Or is it more of a natural living?
Posted by: Joe at February 19, 2006 10:29 PM