In the Land of the Sun

Posted on January 13, 2014 by melanie aleman • 3 Comments

Centuries ago, the Andes were ruled by the great Inca civilization that believed the Sun to be God. They called this god Inti, and they built their cities and temples in the peaks of the highest mountains so they could be nearer to him. With an awareness that the sun was the source of all … Continue reading →

Ecuador / People / Photography / Quito / Travel

The Best Things About Ecuador

Posted on December 7, 2012 by melanie aleman • 9 Comments

Note: Writing posts like this is how I celebrate major Quito holidays – Que Viva Quito! In many parts of the world it is the most wonderful time of the year, but being in a primarily Muslim community—where the weather is perpetually hot, where the mango season is ending and mostly, where no commercialism is … Continue reading →