I like it here. As I read about the bad weather in the US, both summer and winter, I rejoice in the moderate temperatures year-round. We have had quite a bit of rain this year but no snow, no debilitating humidity, no tornadoes (thunderstorms, yes, but no tornadoes).
I will teach online for one more semester, and, at the end of that time, I'll move to LaPaz. Ray has promised that the addition to the guest house will be finished enough by then. There will be painting and stucco work to do. I'm investigating internet services for us to use up there -- no wired internet there! But it is so quiet, compared to Cuenca; that will be great.
My latest project is to start investigating the native animals that are likely to be found in our area. I'm particularly fascinated by the spectacled bear (Andean bear), the only species of bear in South America. It is somewhat smaller than North American bears, forages in the daytime, and is endangered. I doubt we'll see one, because they stay away from other large animals, including humans. I'd like to see one, though.
I obtained that picture from the web.
My particular interest (I'm an animal behaviorist by trade) has always been mammals, but I'll be investigating the birds and reptiles of the area, too. We've seen deer tracks, and Digger flushed what looked, to Ray, like a small white-tailed deer.
Of course, I plan on a Galapagos trip.
As my research goes on, I'll be writing you about it. I am, although retired, a university professor and I can't keep myself from lecturing, I guess. I'll try not to bore you.
Until next time, be well.
Barb
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