Jamie’s travelogue

Mindo Coffee Farmer

Mindo Coffee Farmer

A farmer prepares beans separated by size for roasting.
We sampled some on site, but later discovered they used an old sock as a filter. Regardless, I bought all the beans they had. It was the best coffee I ever tasted.

Clouds in the Forrest

Clouds in the Forrest

The unique elevation and location makes clouds, and at times rain a permanent resident.

The Frogs of Mindo

The Frogs of Mindo

Many species of frogs inhabit the Cloud Forrest. New ones, similar to this poison dart frog, are being discovered even today.

The perks of Travel

The perks of Travel

Morning coffee at the main El Monte lodge in Mindo, Ecuador is the way to start your day.

Mindo Lunch

Mindo Lunch

We stopped in for tamales wrapped in plantain leaves before we met up with our guide. This is the restaurant owner's son, munching away.

Mindo Grasshopper

Mindo Grasshopper

Several species of grasshopper can be seen in the Cloud Forest.

Park Bench

Park Bench

Life is good when the only thing to do is watch the sun go down and listen to the waves cover the rocks below.

Tales Carved In Wood

Tales Carved In Wood

The boathouse contains numerous pieces of furniture carved by artists from Iceland. Some depict stories and tales from Icelandic legend.

Water color

Water color

A downward view of a pine tree set on Rock Island's rocky coast.

Pine Snake Path

Pine Snake Path

A pine snake traverses the campsite trail.

Jamie Bloomquist

Jamie Bloomquist has been a member since 5 February 2008 and goes by 120AM.

Currently in Wisconsin.

I am a 34 and a Web Designer from Waukesha, Wisconsin. I want to learn, travel, direct, shoot, write a script or novel. I am here to share helpful travel experiences.

You can also find Jamie at www.truedesign.biz.