Can something become harder and easier at the same time? Is it even possible? Are our hearts tougher? Or is our love weaker? How can it be? That every time we say goodbye it aches more and less? Are we doing things right? Are we going the wrong way? How can we tell? Should we… Continue reading Confused
Author: Mikki Hood
Growing up I got to see the world through more than one window, in time I found I couldn’t go back to just the one. I fell in love with the many ways things are perceived. I just want to put some of them out there.
Sol
i can feel the sun even with my eyes closed i can hear the ocean even with my eyes closed i know exactly where I am
On the sand
today we sat we sat on the warm sand always warm, the sand even when everything else is cold I rest my head on your shoulder, like the first time. And we watched as the sun and the ocean were getting closer to each other. We hadn't in a long time. I missed that feeling.… Continue reading On the sand
Pain
it's sunny outside, which is weird it's only clouds this time of the yeari miss the sunrays on my skin but everything just hurts, too muchi try to get myself out there but it hurts to move i want to be outside now but I don't want to feel pain, more
Time
Today was a bitter sweet day. On the one hand I went to a place filled with great memories from my childhood. And on the other, I could see how time had flown by me in a matter of seconds. It's crazy how times passes. How everything changes so quickly, and yet so slowly. Years… Continue reading Time
The old man and the pirate’s hut
It had been months since I had seen anybody. Silence was my normal. I used to talk to myself a lot in the beginning, but it got old over time. Why talk when nobody's listening? I was drinking coffee at my kitchen table, always set for one, when I heard them. At first I thought… Continue reading The old man and the pirate’s hut
Winter
I miss invierno. For most it's cold and quiet. It makes people want to stay home. Drink warm drinks and bury yourself in a dozen blankets. My winter is not like that. My invierno is warm and full of laughter. It's sunny days and the bluest ocean. It's the sight of bright green everywhere you… Continue reading Winter
Azul
my favorite color is blue not the blue of the sky or the blue of the sea but the blue of them both together, as you and me
I wish
everyday I sit in the warm sand to watch the sunset everyday my eyes hurt from staring at the sun everyday I watch until it's gone so I can wish you to be with me
Océano
I already told you about my home didn't I? But I didn't really write what I wanted to write. What I want is to tell you about the ocean. The ocean has always played a huge part in my life. It's weird isn't it? How can a body of water play any part on somebody's… Continue reading Océano
Reality
Life is unexpected. It really changes without notice. It's funny though. How we plan and plan, how we have everything calculated and how it doesn't really matter. No matter how much we plan, we never know what's going to happen. I started this blog with a very clear idea in mind. I thought I was… Continue reading Reality
Carnaval
There are many things I love about Ecuador, but carnaval has to be one of my favorites. It doesn't really have a set date, it happens either in February or March, and it's celebrated in different ways, depending on which region you're at in the moment. I've always spent carnaval in the Coast, except for… Continue reading Carnaval
The Coast
Like I said before, Ecuador has four worlds in one country, and every one of those worlds is infinitely different than the others. It would amaze to know exactly how different they are, sometimes it feels like it's four different countries we're talking about. The first one I want to tell you about is the… Continue reading The Coast
Is Ecuador safe?
As someone who was born and raised in Ecuador, I've never really asked myself if it's a safe country to live or visit. That was until I heard a lot of people think it's a scary place to visit because of crime. I remember the first time I heard someone ask me if I was… Continue reading Is Ecuador safe?
Fun Facts about Ecuador
1. Panama Hats aren't from Panama Panama hats were always made in Ecuador, originating in a small town called "Montecristi." Panama hats were actually never made in Panama. "How did they get their name then?" you might be asking yourself. Well, they became popular in Panama when they were constructing the Panama canal. So popular… Continue reading Fun Facts about Ecuador
Montecristi
Montecristi is a small town located in the province of Manabi. It's near a major port city called Manta, which has become somewhat popular thanks to the fact it's a stopping place for a lot of cruises. Montecristi was formed in the 1530s, when locals had to run away from the pirates and conquerors that… Continue reading Montecristi
Playas
Now that I told you about Montañita, I think it’s fair that I tell you about a place very close by. Now this place deserves a mention on my blog not because it has anything that you can’t find anywhere else, but because it’s a special place to me. When I started this blog it… Continue reading Playas
Puerto López
There are many things you can do in Ecuador, anything you might enjoy you'll probably find it somewhere within our beautiful country, but the main selling point Ecuador has it's that is full of adventure. Here you can do things you're not going to be able to do anywhere else in the world. Following that… Continue reading Puerto López
Montañita
For now, let's drive away from my home for a while and I'll take to one of the most famous places in Ecuador. One of the few places on earth where you can go and meet people from, quite literally, everywhere. This place I'm going to tell you about is a backpacker's dream. Whether you… Continue reading Montañita
A jungle between palmtrees
You might think the only thing you can see in the Coast are palm trees, sand and the ocean, but you would be wrong. The Coast is full of jungles, rain forests and national parks full of adventure ready for you to explore and enjoy. Before I tell you about what I've lived, you should… Continue reading A jungle between palmtrees
My home
I would like to tell you about my favorite part of Ecuador first, my home. I was born and grew up in the Ecuadorian Coast. My American father built his hotel in a small backpacker town called Montañita, where the waves are perfect and the people are welcoming. He loved meeting new people and nothing… Continue reading My home
Four worlds, One country
The first thing you should know about Ecuador it’s that it is one of the most diverse countries in the world, it has the most biodiversity per square kilometre of any nation, which means that if you love nature, there is no better place to be. Even if you’re not really an outdoorsy person, Ecuador… Continue reading Four worlds, One country
Back to myself 