Ready or Not - Here I Come!

Hi all –

I wanted to let you know what I’m up to for a few months this year (August through October to be exact). I’m heading down to Ecuador – to spend time on the Napo River with the Sani community.

While I’m there I’m going to be helping my friend Mari (who recently married into the community - much more to follow on this) establish an on-going volunteer program and teach English to folks who are interested.

The Sani are an amazing group of people – with their own lodge (http://www.sanilodge.com) who are excited and motivated to improve their educational level to be able to better create their future. The highly desirable location of their land, by both tourists and oil companies, makes this an important time for them to play a larger role in the area.

Photo: Self-portrait from the Napo Area / December 2009