Palm Sunday in Pictures - Quito 2014
Palm Sunday is always an important day of the year among Ecuador's predominantly Catholic society. Walking through the streets of Quito today there was a wonderfully vibrant and colourful atmosphere, with music and prayer filling the air. Here are some of the photos we took along the way.
Quito Walking Tour - Guapulo
Guapulo, a bohemian and artsy sector of Quito, is one of the city’s little-known treasures and a great place to explore on foot according to Original Ecuador co-founder, Emma Morgan. Emma has lived in this historic and attractive district of Quito since moving to Ecuador from the UK in 2002.
Family Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park
Emma Morgan, co-founder of Original Ecuador, shares with us her recent experiences of hiking in the Cotopaxi region with her 8 year old daughter.
Reflecting on the Rainforest
Back in May of this year Original Ecuador welcomed a group of Animal Care students to Ecuador from Deeside College in North Wales, UK.
Lecturer Sarah Cocks, the driving force behind this special educational trip, explains a little more about the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime experience for her students.
Ecuador - A Top Ten World Destination
Ecuador has proudly been placed in fourth place by the guide book Lonely Planet in their Top Ten World Destinations for 2013.
Ecological Airport Terminal in Galapagos
The world's first ecological airport terminal has begun fully operating in the Galapagos Islands. Around US$24 million has been invested with a priority being placed on utilizing solar and wind energy along with water recycling.
