Picture 1- I've stopped halfway on the bridge that separates Ecuador and Colombia, in the jungle. I'm the one with binoculars, looking at the FARC who are looking right back at me.
Picture 2- I've crossed that bridge and am now on the Colombian side, walking alongside the Deputy Director of the Anti-narcotic police in Ecuador. See me? I'm the only woman in the picture. The two gentlemen in front of me are the two commanders of the units protecting the border. THe guy on the right is Ecuadorian. The guy on the right, Colombian. It's the first time EVER that Colombia has allowed Ecuadorian security forces to cross the border (with arms). Ever.
picture 3- see the guys in the trees? FARC. At least 10 men. I'm taking that picture from a canoe as we sailed down the river. Yes, the same river that flowed beneath the bridge that we crossed above. So, as soon as i took that picture, i turned around to the driver of the boat and asked him to go back. We did..
Picture 4- On the equator! See that red line between my legs. The equator is only 15 centimeters, btw AND you weigh 2 lbs less. The center of gravity is so strong, you can balance an egg on the head of a nail. I did it, and got a certificate..
Picture 5- i'm at 14,000 ft, on top of a volcano overlooking Quito. There was such little oxygen in the air, you ran out of breath walking slowly. I was practically in heaven, touching the clouds. The city below looked so surreal, it was like a Sim City layout...
These pictures are only the beginning. I wanted to post the pictures i took today from inside the Guayaquil Max. Security Prison, the worst/largest prison in Latin America, but i haven't downloaded them yet. Plus, i didn't want to give you all nightmares. I think i have taken 4 showers already today to wash off the stink.
So much fun!
6 comments:
Is this safe?!?!?
I bet Dad is pooping his pants reading this.
Oh my god! First of all, JB, I'm in a meeting reading your comment and i almost spit out my coffee from laughing when I read it... would have been embarassing.
Secondly, Nati I'm so glad you posted that! I was about to email you asking how things were going.
Third of all, you're crazy. But I'm sure you're racking up anecdotes... you should keep a journal.
Fourth of all, I never want to go to the Colombia/Ecuador border... creepy.
Come back in one piece!!
*C
ps: when are you coming back?
You're in Ecuador?!? Man, I can't keep track, Carmen San Diego. When did this happen?
Carmen San Diego!! I feel a photoshop project coming on!!
Carmen San Diego, that's hilarious. But wasn't the point of the game to catch her, because she committed crimes around the world?
Is this safe? Probably not, but exciting. I'll have to admit that crossing that bridge into Colombia was probably the scariest thing I have ever done. Scarier than riding up in a elevator w/ 5 teenage milita boys in the Sudan. It's all about capturing the moment...but laying poolside in McLean, VA certainly sounds like paradise right now.
Nan, I told you I was coming to Ecuador! This has been in the works for a month or two. I'm here for ten days (have two left) and will be returning Friday night. And let me tell you , i'm ready to come home.
Anyone want anything?? An ecuadorian soccer jersey for julian? a cute little indigneous dress for nina perhaps?
-n
G.I. Munina: Taking pics of the FARC while they are HIDING in trees? Being the only woman in the place? boat trip in a militia infested river? yeah, that`s OK, but... loosing a couple pounds WITHOUT going on a diet...???? You asked if anyone wanted anything...: "Any chance of dropping the Ecuador at la quinta on your way back ??.
Love
JUANONYMOUS
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