Living in Ecuadorian Amazon affords me many wonderful opportunities. I am surrounded by breathtaking views, incredible biodiversity, friendly people, and I never need worry about being too cold. When Ecuadorians ask me how I am enjoying my stay, I typically reply: I love it. I learn something new everyday and have had an incredible experience. One of those experiences has given me an interesting - potentially creepy - blog idea.
The Bug of the Week.
I have had this idea for a few months, but was concerned that I might run out of new insects to photograph. A quick Google search put my mind at ease. Scientist have surveyed over a million insect species that call Ecuador home - and an unknown number pretended they were not at home and didn't answer the door. Even if I just photographed a new butterfly living here in Ecuador every week, I could keep this blog going for 4,500 more weeks - about 86 years.
The honorary recipient (or recipi-ant) for the first week of the bug of the week is this guy:
I think it got into my protein power.
This giant ant got into my kitchen and was running all over my drying rack.
Check out the video:
(unfortunately my internet connection is so slow that I had to break the huge minute clip into two parts)
I hope the new bug of the week post provides weeks of entertainment.
(unfortunately my internet connection is so slow that I had to break the huge minute clip into two parts)
I hope the new bug of the week post provides weeks of entertainment.
Kind regards from Santa Clara, Ecuador.
Joseph - and the giant ant that was not harmed in the making of this blog.
