Spokes and Shoes

#201 Building a trap for ratite Intro Day 201 arrived, a peculiar landmark in this long journey that has taken so many forms. Today, the bicycle was parked, a distant memory almost, as I delved deeper into the Yawa Jee Reserve. My usual rhythm of pedalling was replaced by the Read more

#200 Walk to the nearby river for fishing Intro Day 200. A significant milestone, though today wasn’t marked by miles on the saddle, but by footsteps deep in the Ecuadorian jungle. My bicycle rests, patiently waiting for the next leg, while I’m immersed in a different kind of journey. I Read more

#199 Walk in the jungle to set up camp Intro Day 199 arrived, a stark departure from the rhythmic hum of tires on asphalt. Today was less about covering ground and more about digging into it, literally. It was a day of deep immersion into the Yawa Jee Reserve, a Read more

#198 Chontacuros in Yawa Jee Reserve Intro Day 198 found me deeper into the Ecuadorian jungle, specifically within the Yawa Jee Reserve. This was the second day of a ten-day adventure, a journey that felt less like cycling and more like an immersion. My spirit was high, a quiet motivation Read more

#197 Medicinal Plants in Yawa Jee Reserve Intro Day 197 found me stepping off the bike and into a different kind of journey, one into the dense heart of the Yawa Jee Reserve. This day marked the beginning of a deeper immersion, a volunteering experience that promised to unlock the Read more

2026-01-30 — Santa Ana, Amazonica, Ecuador Intro Today was a planned pause, a necessary un-pedaling from the grinding rhythm of the road through the Amazonica. My legs welcomed the rest, but it was my mind that truly benefited from the immersion. I started the day with a deep sense of Read more

#196 From Santa Ana to Pomona and return Intro Day 196, and the road continues to surprise me. After yesterday’s stretch, I found myself drawn to the nearby community of Pomona, a short detour from my resting place in Santa Ana. There was a quiet curiosity about what I might Read more

#195 From Baños de Agua Santa to Santa Ana Amazonica Intro Day 195 dawned with a sense of quiet anticipation, a gentle shift in the air as I prepared to leave the mountain town of Baños. This leg of the journey felt like a true transition, marking my descent from Read more

#194 From Baños de Agua Santa to La Casa del Arbol loop Intro Day 194 found me still in the vibrant embrace of Baños de Agua Santa, ready for a different kind of challenge. After yesterday’s explorations, I felt a familiar hum of motivation, eager to stretch my legs and Read more

#193 From Baños de Agua Santa a waterfall loop Intro Day 193 opened with a peculiar sense of inertia, a flatness that often precedes a truly memorable day. I was still in Baños de Agua Santa, a town that hums with the energy of its thermal springs and the looming Read more