Tag: Loja

  • Sense of direction

    Sense of direction

    He always knew the where and the when of any place he found himself in That was how, among other things, he learned to measure time. He could determine it accurately and with unbelievable precision, just by observing the wealth of tiny details surrounding him. These talked to him about the time of the day…

  • Life’s lessons

    Life’s lessons

    The best lessons of his life, were outside of the classroom So, as it happened, his father spared no effort in transmitting his vast experience to his young son. He didn’t limit his teaching to matters concerning the farm, but went further still, trying to explain the world that surrounded them, communicating a wealth of…

  • Of enchanted gardens

    Of enchanted gardens

    He lived with the rural communities and enjoyed the beauty of its countryside, and further still, the warmth of its simple people. Continually learning, he paid his way through the country working his way along. Dusk          The streets at Loja,  Loja Province, Ecuador He was fascinated by the Amazon region, where he found…

  • Aurora’s labours

    Aurora’s labours

    Kids and pets, just treat them the same.   Early next morning, Miguel Enrique, his friend from their days at collage picked up to take him to breakfast. … Early next morning, Miguel Enrique, his friend from their days at collage picked up to take him to breakfast.   Miguel Enrique remarked how much he…