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After traveling from the Amazon, we worked our way across the Andes and up the coast to Esmeraldas – the heart of Afro-Ecuadorian culture!  We have been working in the city of Esmeraldas for years, but with this trip we met with n…
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Jesse Baxter Jesse Baxter

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We decided to hike in for our meeting with the leadership of this Shuar community in the Amazon.  Although things began cautiously, we all left the meeting feeling like this was the beginning of an important relationship.  We look forwa…
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Jesse Baxter Jesse Baxter

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Heading into the Amazon in our trusty ‘Pichi’ – meeting with the syndicate of a local shuar community!

#dramaticadventure #movedtoact #adventuresofpichi  #pichirilo #vwbug #amazonjungle
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On our way to another community meeting, we were shown nearby and newly discovered ancient petroglyphs.  Amazing.  Love this one!

#dramaticadventure #movedtoact #ecuadorisallyouneed #indianajones #ancientaliens
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Heading to meet with community leaders in the valley, but first we had to pull over and take in the view.

#goldenhour #stunningview #peacefuleasyfeeling #dramaticadventure #movedtoact #ecuadorisallyouneed  (at Limón Indanza, Morona San…
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Our beloved ‘Pichi’ took us on a full loop of Ecuador as we met with community partners on each corner of the country!

#dramaticadventure #movedtoact #vwbug #pichirilo #roadtrip #andesmountains (at Gualaceo)
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