Mascarilla, Ibarra, Cuicocha, oh my!

Last week we took a couple day trips for 'work.' One was to an Afro-Ecuadorian village where a group of women in the village have done an awesome 'cultural revitalization' project that we checked out. That afternoon we visited a youth group where we were treated to a showing of indigenous dances. Lastly, we went to Lake Cuicocha on Friday. Overall, a fun week, but a lot of walking.

Here's Cuicocha (Kichwa for Lake of Guinea Pigs).
Me, with some flowers in my hair

Again, in front of the lake, this time without flowers in my hair

A rest spot looing over the lake

Steve and Tyson looking tough...or weird

Beautiful view, really blue water

The CEMOPLAF youth group doing some San Juanito dancesMore traditional dances
Imbabura, a big, big volcano

An indigenous youth working on some artisanry

More dancing...

Little kids in Mascarilla