Cariamanga is the capital of Calvas. It is three hours away from Loja city, and here is when I fully realise what will be living in Ecuador next year. There are none of the amenities I take for granted. Not even paved roads. To go everywhere takes ages, even if it is only a few kilometers away. There is dust everywhere. I guess I will get use to eat dust in a daily basis. This area is also quite baren. On the positive side, the views are incredible. I´ve got in love with them.
In relation with the research, remittances are the only think that can possibly supporting this booming economy in the middle of nowhere. This is the only place in Ecuador so far I´ve seen packed fruits. Houses (what I have come to call 'remittance houses') are amazing, the colour of the window glasses match with the colour of the facades! There is a lot to know in here.
My research site will not be Cariamanga itself. It is a much smaller place, but I cannot reveal its name!!! The parish priest will probably help me to first be introduced to the comunity. I hope so.
