info@wegotupandwent.comApr 5, 20201 minFun in the MudThis is what Niele was doing on Day 20 of quarantine. Zoey was too, but she's a little camera shy. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and...
info@wegotupandwent.comMar 31, 20201 minDay 16 Quarantine EfficienciesSo what does a retired engineer do when she has an Energizer puggy that they can't take on walks, has to create video content for her...
info@wegotupandwent.comMar 26, 20201 minDay 11 Still GoingAloha all! After a long, hot walk into town to get some groceries, Niele still wasn't tired and jumped right in the water again. At least...
info@wegotupandwent.comMar 25, 20201 minDay 10 Ecuador Pandemic QuarantineI think Niele is bored... So I know we're bored, even though we have tons of video editing, blog writing, and website maintenance on our...
bobherkesFeb 2, 20204 minA Fun Doggy Christmas at Mojanda It was Christmas, the weather was beautiful so we decided to take a trip with the dogs up Mojanda. Mojanda is one of the three mountains...
bobherkesJan 31, 20206 minWe went to stare at a Spectacled BearWe had an opportunity to join an organized tour north to possibly view the endangered Andean spectacled bear. The trip originated in...
info@wegotupandwent.comAug 8, 20193 minA True Family AtmosphereNestled in the beautiful Andean town of Cotacachi, La Cuadra Hotel and Café offers an abundant sense of family that is unique even amongst..
info@wegotupandwent.comJul 17, 20191 minAwh the beach!Beautiful even when it's cloudy! This is a lovely AirBnB in Ayampe, Ecuador.
bobherkesFeb 13, 20193 minA Feast Worthy of a BarbarianI can hear the platter sizzling as it leaves the kitchen and approaches our table, the steak I ordered still cooking as it is placed...
info@wegotupandwent.comJan 16, 20193 minTradition and Transformation: A Unique Eco Lodge in the AndesNestled against the beauty of Cotacachi volcano, surrounded by lush farmland, and overlooking some of the most beautiful views in...
info@wegotupandwent.comAug 5, 20181 minColors & Flavors...Yum!Colors & Flavors is a delightful restaurant in the heart of Cotacachi on Calle 9 de Octubre (October 9 street) between Gonsalez Suarez...
info@wegotupandwent.comJul 29, 20182 minHot Water Fun for AllHot springs sounded heavenly when you’re looking out the window at a fresh coat of snow on Cotacachi volcano in May! So we headed out to...
info@wegotupandwent.comJul 13, 20182 minWant to Travel With Your Dog Like Us?I’ve done a lot of research personally, but the best article I’ve found that sums up the best countries to travel with your dog is...
info@wegotupandwent.comJul 12, 20182 minOne Giant Market!So what does a non-shopper (me) do when you find yourself at one of the largest outdoor markets in South America? Just hang back and soak...
info@wegotupandwent.comJul 10, 20181 minShop Until You Drop!What do you do when you find yourself in the largest artisan fair in northern Ecuador? Shop! Anyone who knows us, knows that I’m not the...
info@wegotupandwent.comMay 25, 20184 minRaptors, Raptors, and More RaptorsNot the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park…the birds of prey in Ecuador and the world. If you like birds, zoos, or a different take on amusement...
info@wegotupandwent.comMay 22, 20185 minPyramids and...Llamas? Who Knew?When I think of pyramids, I think of Egyptian pyramids. I definitely wasn’t thinking about llamas, amazing Andean views, and ancient...
info@wegotupandwent.comMay 8, 20183 minFurry and Feathery Fun at the ZooYou would never know that just north of Quito, in what seemed to be a very urban area, exists one of the coolest zoos I’ve ever visited....
info@wegotupandwent.comMay 4, 20181 minSuch a Cute Parade!We happened upon this parade while scoping out pizza places in Cotacachi, Ecuador. They have lots of parades in Ecuador and Cotacachi has...
info@wegotupandwent.comMay 1, 20183 minSuper Science and Sensational SceneryThat's what you can be part of once a month at La Mirage Hotel in Cotacachi when Don Murphy of The Andes Institute hosts a fun and...