Videos tagged with "andes mountain"

Peace Corps 30-Second Summary [00:37]
As I return from the Peace Corps, I am being asked the obvious but difficult question, "So, how was it?" After observing a few eyes-glazed-over expressions and a couple conspicuous glances down at a smartphone when I detail the improvements my community made to their queso fresco cheese, I decided to prepare this 30-second summary instead. Thanks to the US Peace Corps and to my friends in Ecuador for a very rewarding two years. Gracias a Cuerpo de Paz y mis amigos ecuatorianos por unos dos años muy gratificantes.
Tags: Ecuador, Microbusiness, Cheese Making, Andes Mountains

Hail Storm in Cuenca Ecuador [00:39]
Earlier today (February 29, 2012) we experienced a significant hail storm here in Cuenca, Ecuador. While hail isn't unheard of, it isn't very common. This is the biggest hail storm we've seen since we've been here. There was thunder and lightening and huge amounts of rain. Sorry for the poor quality video ... was hard to get outside to get good footage.
Tags: cuenca ecuador, hail storm, south america, weather patterns, rain storm, thunder storms, andes mountains

"Clever Horse" at Hosteria Papagayo, Ecuador [00:29]
Our horses are the best partners for a long ride threw the Ecuadorian Andean. They are even intelligent enough to open the gates by their self ;) Nothing is better than stay in the wilderness and nature with an intelligent and clever horse by your side. A partner you can trust! Try it an come around to enjoy a trip with views of Corazon, Ilinizas & Cotopaxi on the back of one our awesome horses.
Tags: Horses, Horsebackriding, Andean, Ecuador, Hosteria Papagayo, Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, Corazon, Riding, Andes Mountain, Boliche National Park, horse trek, Rumiñahui, roaring campfire, Cotopaxi National Park, camp under the stars, campfire

Traveling in Andes mountains to pacific oceans [03:51]
Gustavo Navarro driving my family to coast of Ecuador for beaches. Hundreds of km up in the mountains through the jungle. Exciting drive :)
Tags: Gustavo, Ecuador, Andes, Amazon, Amee

Family bicycling in the Andes Mountains near Quito, Ecuador [02:55]
Last week in Ecuador, we spent the day riding bicycles in the Andes Mountains outside of Quito. One of our favorite sections was the trail that followed the path of an old rail line called Chaquiñan.
Tags: family, travel, blog, Ecuador, biking, bicycling, hiking, Chaquiñan, Chaquinan, Andes, Quito, adventure, south, america, travel log, outdoors, tourism, cycling