Ecuador

had the rare opportunity to go on a mission trip to the country of Ecuador in South America. The entirety of my experience there completely changed my perspective on life. The ways of living and the wealth of society varies greatly on the nation that one is living in. A great number of communities and countries are less fortunate than one can imagine. My team and I focused are ministry on the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The lush and wealthy part of the city was thriving…

scientific community. New Species of Wood Lizards Scientists were able to locate three new new species of wood lizards, as seen at Ecuador Travel [http://www.ecuador-travel.net/biodiversity.reptiles.htm), and they are referring to as “dwarf dragons” due to their dragon-like appearance. They were located in the Andes Mountains in the South American countries of Ecuador and Peru. These new species of wood lizards have been scientifically classified as Enyalioides altotambo,…

consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless” (Billy Graham). This quote describes mission trips well, and it applies to the ones I have been on. I have gone on 5 mission trips so far: The Dominican Republic three times, Honduras, Haiti, and Ecuador. I am able to have gone on so many because my youth group goes to these places, along with other places. During my summer going into 9th grade I had the opportunity to go to the DR to help construct a chapel for a village down there. During my…

Comparing Hispanic celebrations to how it we celebrate in America Hispanic Americans have roots in Europe, Africa, South and Central America. This means that there is a wide population of Hispanics. Today, the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States is estimated 54 million people (cdcc.gov, 2013). The Hispanics have different ways to celebrate than we (Americans) do differently. American and Hispanic cultures have different ways to celebrate. Both the Hispanic culture and the…

I find the aspect of Latin America’s major challenge in ensuring democracy so intriguing, and the democratic evolution in Latin America so fascinating. Latin America was on its way to implementing democracy and now it is struggling to make sure democratic rule stays, when it should be finding ways to further strengthen the system. It is important to find the major threats democracy faces in Latin America to prevent it from destroying years of institutional framework democracy has created. One…

Maquipucuna Reserve in Northwestern Ecuador: How Ecotourism Helps to Provide Positive Experiences for Both Visitors and Hosts Ecotourism is a type of alternative tourism that offers visitors a unique experience in nature and has also been known by differing names, such as ethical tourism, ecological tourism, or nature based travel (Ecotourism – Terms and definitions, n.d.). Multiple definitions of ecotourism can be found, but Hector Ceballos-Lascurain, a Mexican architect, was one of the first…

years, resulting in many environmental and health problems. It all started with oil drilling in the Lago Agrio Oil Fields of Ecuador. After their establishment in Ecuador in 1964, the Texaco oil rigs began wreaking havoc on the local communities. (Amazon Watch, 2013). Texaco, as well as the prominent Gulf Oil Corporation, began to drill for oil in the Oriente region of Ecuador (Solano, 2013). However, it was not until 1972 that Texaco began to drill for oil in the Lago Agrio Oil Field, one year…

Is there a cause that is so dear to your heart that you would be willing to die for it? Jim Elliot was more than willing to give up his life to save souls in the jungles of Ecuador. In 1952, Jim moved to Ecuador to minister among the Indians of the jungle with one of his friends, Pete Fleming. While there, he was distressed over the tribe of Auca Indians—a distrusting, isolated people—who were known for killing others in cold blood. Jim wanted to reach these people with the Gospel, assisting in…

and my fear of leaving home, my fear of being different, and above all, my fear of change grew. The cruelty I unknowingly inflicted on my mother was breaking her heart, “Ecuador will never be my home,” I said to her one night with sold eyes. That stuck with her for the many months to come. My refusal to attend a real school in Ecuador is what lead me to online schooling when I was to arrive, convinced that I did not speak enough Spanish. I vowed I would never accept this place my mother loved as…

Bolivar's Dream for Latin America Simon Bolivar was known as El Liberator by the people of Bolivia he led the drive for independence from the Spain. He was the liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, panama, Peru, Ecuador and also the founder of Bolivia. He also have a city, country and currency named after him. He was born to a rich slave owner’s family who also owned plantations, mines, and slaves. His statue is located in New York City. Bolivar dreams was to have union of countries that can…