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About scottandjody

Scott and Jody have been married since 1978 and have six adult children and four grandchildren. Scott worked as a CPA for over 32 years and Jody was a homeschooling mom. They have been serving as missionaries in Quito, Ecuador since 2014.

Cost of Living, Part 1

Posted on June 19, 2015 by scottandjody

Ever wonder if it’s really cheaper to live in Ecuador than the U.S.?  After nine months, the answer is, “yes . . . and no.” Some things are cheaper: medical expenses, rent, utilities, tropical fruit, services (maids, haircuts, clothes mending, custom … Continue reading →

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When You Give a Stranger Your Camera

Posted on June 16, 2015 by scottandjody

On the Pichincha ridge high above Quito we asked a random passer-by to take a photo of the three of us.  Being creative, he lifted the camera high above his head to get more of Quito in the background.  What … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Visit

Posted on June 9, 2015 by scottandjody

Our first U.S. visitor was our son, Simon, who came for three weeks in May.  Here are some photos from his visit. Papallacta Otovalo Pichincha & the Teleférico Pichincha is a volcanic ridge to the west of Quito–our apartment is … Continue reading →

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Quilotoa & Chugchilán

Posted on May 16, 2015 by scottandjody

Our monthly get-out-of-Quito trip in April was to Lake Quilotoa, a crater lake 171 kilometers (106 miles) away.  We stayed two nights in a hostel in Chugchilán, one of the villages close to the lake. Our trip there involved 1) … Continue reading →

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Facebook: January-April 2015

Posted on May 9, 2015 by scottandjody

For me (Jody), posting on Facebook is so much easier than blogging, so you can guess what I do when I have some random happening to share!  So I’m going to cheat and use some of my Facebook posts and … Continue reading →

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Fanesca

Posted on April 4, 2015 by scottandjody

Our office had fanesca about a week ago–a new culinary experience for us!  Fanesca is a traditional thick soup served during the Easter season here in the Ecuadorean highlands. Here’s a recipe. Fanesca has a lot of ingredients, including grains, … Continue reading →

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March 2015 Newsletter

Posted on March 26, 2015 by scottandjody

What feels familiar to us here in Quito and what feels very different?  Click below to find out: Print version newsletter (pdf) Mobile-device version newsletter (html) Sign up form for email newsletter

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Mindo: The Beauty and the Itch

Posted on March 7, 2015 by scottandjody

Last weekend we visited Mindo, an ecotourism town about two and a half hours from Quito.  We stayed at Hacienda San Vicente, also known as La Casa Amarilla (the Yellow House). Highlights were: wonderful coffee, milk, and fruits, grown on the … Continue reading →

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December 2014 Newsletter & Prayer Card

Posted on December 23, 2014 by scottandjody

Just in time for Christmas–here’s our quarterly update & a new prayer card: Print version newsletter (pdf) Mobile device version newsletter (html) Prayer Card front Prayer Card back (with our contact information) Email newsletter signup form

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Pululahua Crater

Posted on November 8, 2014 by scottandjody

Last Saturday (Nov 1) we took a day trip to Pululahua Cráter, which is very close to Mitad del Mundo, the “official” equator location.  El sábado pasado (el primer de noviembre) fuimos al Pululahua Cráter, muy cerca de la Mitad … Continue reading →

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