Thirty days left

Cotopaxi over Latacunga at sunset.

Recently I have neglected this blog.  A brief update is overdue.  Now, with fewer than thirty days left in my Ecuaexperience, I am beginning to think about the next steps.  Every box on my June calendar is full of plans for travels, projects, and last-minute adventures.  I won't be able to slow down the rate at which I cross those boxes off and fly toward my return to the US, but I will do my best to enjoy each day as it comes.  Below are some photos and words from recent weeks and days.

Girls on top of Rucu Pinchicha, 4696 meters.

I've developed a Facebook page for the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute: ERI Facebook.  We will continue to post pertinent and timely issues facing Ecuador rivers in coming months to that page.

Matt Terry (founder, Ecuadorian Rivers Institute) and Ashley (human rights lawyer at Asylum Access) on the trail to the San Rafael Falls viewing point.

San Rafael Falls (the largest in Ecuador) on the Rio Coca as seen through a brief break in the clouds.   This incredible feature now faces the very real threat of elimination as a direct result of hydroelectric development immediately upstream. The Ecuadorian Rivers Institute is currently working to encourage reevaluation of the Coca Coda Sinclair hydro project on the Coca River. 

San Rafael Falls - another lucky glimpse through the swirling fog.

Rio Reventador, near San Rafael Falls.