Menchie Comes to Ecuador!

For those of you who don’t already know, I left a blossoming career in frozen yogurt when I decided to join Peace Corps, and I rather miss it. The people, the energy, the endless toppings options… So I requested a companion from home to comfort me.

Say hello to my little friend.



This is Menchie soaking up some culture at the Modern Art Museum in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Cuenca is renowned for its Day of the Dead feriados and urban flair; with balconies, bridges, cathedrals, and cafes, it feels like a European city that’s been picked up and deposited this side of the Atlantic – and in the midst of the breathtaking Andes landscape, no less.

Menchie is excited to be in Ecuador and to be making new friends.



He will surely be popping up here and there as he takes the opportunity to travel around the country. In fact, he’s on his way to the jungle right now, so stay tuned.