Showing posts with label 1979. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1979. Show all posts

Friday, March 18, 2011

More Time Travel part 2

When I was down in the jungle I was still in the foothills of the Andes. Please click etc.



The lowest in elevation I got was when we were with the Shuar at the airstrip/village.


The little guy's face has been reddened with achiote. Someone told me that in addition to being decoratative it had insect repelling powers. I don't know whether that is true or not.


A roadside church.


And one on a hill.

Friday, March 11, 2011

More Time Travel part 1

Away from the aftermath of an enormous earthquake and back yet again to Ecuador 1979. Some snaps from various cemeteries around the country. Remember to click for a bigger image.


I think this funeral procession is in Quito.


There's something just odd about the concrete shade.


Acrobats entertaining the dead?