San Clemente to Bahia by the beach

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By dksuttle

These fishing boats are a primary source of income for many San Clemente families.

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Grace and color is the essence of Ecuador present in every corner of the country
Grace and color is the essence of Ecuador present in every corner of the country
New Paint for the church at San Clemente
New Paint for the church at San Clemente
We could all learn a little something from people who use it up and then recycle it.
We could all learn a little something from people who use it up and then recycle it.
San Clemente -- This must be Main Street!
San Clemente -- This must be Main Street!

Sabor de Bamboo - COLD Beer, Good Food!

Color and Soul - this is the spirit of Ecuador!

The beer at German Myier's is always cold. On this day we learned that a mix of beer and 7Up is called a shandy. And it is supposed to be pretty good. I will probably never know. The food is very good and quite inexpensive.
The beer at German Myier's is always cold. On this day we learned that a mix of beer and 7Up is called a shandy. And it is supposed to be pretty good. I will probably never know. The food is very good and quite inexpensive.
Produce fresh off the truck!
Produce fresh off the truck!

Our friend and transport "Teddy Roosevelt"

We love to take Teddy for a ride on the beach. There is always something different to see. Nothing is more permanent or more changing than the ocean.
We love to take Teddy for a ride on the beach. There is always something different to see. Nothing is more permanent or more changing than the ocean.

A boat just north of San Clemente gets a little maintenance

Fishing boats require their own kind of magic. Some have eyes, some have saints, some have angels painted on their prows. I am partial to eyes.
Fishing boats require their own kind of magic. Some have eyes, some have saints, some have angels painted on their prows. I am partial to eyes.

Looking north from San Clemente towards Bahia

The Spanish sea wall is over 400 years old.

I love to stop at this point and explore the numerous tidal pools that form here at low tide.
I love to stop at this point and explore the numerous tidal pools that form here at low tide.

More of the old sea wall

Here you can be alone with only the wind and the surf to keep you company. You can forget that there is anyone else on earth.
Here you can be alone with only the wind and the surf to keep you company. You can forget that there is anyone else on earth.

A sea cave between San Clemente and Bahia de Caraquez

Now doesn't that stir your curiosity?
Now doesn't that stir your curiosity?
There is something about stone ruins that always make me a little dreamy and wistful. here you feel very small against the measures of time and sea.
There is something about stone ruins that always make me a little dreamy and wistful. here you feel very small against the measures of time and sea.
A labyrinth left by the ocean begs to be traced with your fingers. Beauty comes in many forms.
A labyrinth left by the ocean begs to be traced with your fingers. Beauty comes in many forms.
The day was a bit chilly and overcast for a while. the weather changes quickly but seldom turns violent.
The day was a bit chilly and overcast for a while. the weather changes quickly but seldom turns violent.

A denizen of the tidal pools

Do you know what this is?
Do you know what this is?

A finca (small farm) on the beach se vende (for sale)

An old style log boat still in use

Bamboo outriggers and raised sides make this old boat somewhat more safe.
Bamboo outriggers and raised sides make this old boat somewhat more safe.

Bahia de Caraquez as seen from the beach

The view from Bahia de Caraque back toward San Clemente

Shortly after we arrived in Bahia the route we had come by was no longer assessible due to the incoming tide.
Shortly after we arrived in Bahia the route we had come by was no longer assessible due to the incoming tide.

And we ended our day with a sunset

More hubs on Ecuador

http://hubpages.com/hub/Healing-in-Ecuador to see the lovely town of Baños

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ecotour-Otavalo-and-Cotacachi for a look at Cotacachi.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Vilcabamba gives you a look at the Valley of Longevity

http://hubpages.com/hub/Bahia-de-Caraquez for a look at Bahia de Caráquez, a beautiful and peaceful (except for the parades) beach city.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Otavalo-Shopping-Therapy-for-the-Craft-Obsessed for a comprehensive view of Otavalo’s famous indigenous market

http://hubpages.com/hub/Zaruma for a look at this famous gold mining city. This one is a work in progress as we will be returning to Zaruma to explore the possibilities of using it as a permanent base.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ecuador-Favorites to see many of my favorite photos taken in Ecuador with commentary.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ecuador-Favorite-Photos for pictures of some of my favorite places in Ecuador with commentary.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ecuador-Folklore to see some interesting talismans I have come across in Ecuador.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Bahia-de-Caraquez-the-Malecon to take a closer look at the Malecon during a holiday.

http://hubpages.com/hub/San-Clemente-to-Bahia to discover the beach that becomes a road at low tide.

San Clemente north to Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador

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Nolimits Nana 20 months ago

Love your photos! The fishing boat took me back to our last trip to Ecuador when we visited San Clemente

Johnny 20 months ago

This looks like fun. Is there a tour?

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dksuttle Hub Author 18 months ago

Johnny, there are a number of tours that operate out of Bahia. But so much doesn´t really require a tour.

Dawn 2 months ago

Thanks for the photos - I have never been to Ecuador and they are a big help in visualizing what it looks like! Anyone know any Spanish teachers in the area that might be available in July?

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dksuttle Hub Author 2 months ago

We used stay at Cocobongo in Bahia, now we live in Bahia. Suzi at Cocobongo can arrange for Spanish lessons as can any other hotel you choose. We just liked Cocobongo because of the expats that frequent there and the fact that she is Australian and thus skeaks ENGLISH!!

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