Ecuadorian Studies Program — 2
John Funston and Mitch Miles try the fruit from cacao pods.
Andrew Chelton uses his machete to clear land during the minga.
Brian Maloney gathers monte (weeds), carefully dodging the tarantulas.
Professor Calisch takes in the scenery on our canoe ride up the Napo River.
A young girl in Mondaña watchs the group from her porch.
Our daily walk from the dorm facilities to the high school.
Professor Calisch and Mitch Miles fight the heat as they clear the field.
Mitch Miles and a one of the high school students clearing monte.
Mitch Miles with our two guides, Juan and Abel.
The view from our cafeteria.
Mitch Miles aims a blowgun at papaya under the watchful eyes of our guide, Juan.
A spider near our dorms makes short work of a cricket.