2026-02-14 — Santa Ana, Yawa Jee Reserve, Ecuador Intro Today marked a necessary pause in the journey, a day off the bike in the heart of the Yawa Jee Reserve near Santa Ana. The usual rhythm of pedaling was replaced by a more grounded exploration of local life, and I Read more
#208 Returning to David's house Intro Day 208, and the ride today was less about covering ground and more about returning to a familiar hearth. After a stretch of movement, settling back into the rhythm of David’s house felt like dropping anchor in a welcoming bay. My mood began restless, Read more
#207 Hunting jungle birds Intro Day 207 found me not on the saddle, but deep within the Yawa Jee Reserve, an immersive pause in the rhythm of my long journey. It was a day of profound connection to a way of life far removed from paved roads and daily routines. Read more
#206 Revisit a native jungle family Intro Day 206 dawned with a quiet sense of purpose. This wasn't a day for big miles, but for connection, a revisit to a native jungle family in Santa Ana, within the embrace of the Yawa Jee Reserve. My mood was motivated, ready for Read more