Doggos in Ecuador!

Doggos in Ecuador, one of the best parts of this entire trip. My host family has two dogs: Chiquito, a mixed Scottish Terrier, and Bruno, a Schnauzer. These dogs would make my day, barking at my arrival every single day, at wanting to be let out, and at the neighbors going about their day. Their barking would wake me up from naps, but it was ok because they are so dang cute. Bruno loved to sit and stare at me whenever I would eat at the table, wondering if I would toss some bread or some part of my delicious meal his way. I loved wrestling with him for his toy racoon, and it’d be funny because he would slide across the smooth, wooden floor. Chiquito would stand on his hind legs to put his front paws on my legs, requesting scratches. If you don’t give him attention, he will gently request it by scratching your arm. He reminds me of my doggo Brownie with those soulful eyes and big ears. 

We would take the dogs to the Monteserrin Park about 10 minutes away, where you have to match Bruno’s energy and run with him or be pulled by him. So I ran with Chiquito, who goes at a steadier pace but likes to sniff every little thing on the sidewalk. 

Also shoutout to the dogs in Mindo and San Clemente for following us around, sleeping at our feet, rolling over for belly scratches, and for bringing us much joy. 

My host family would chuckle when I would coo at Chiquito and Bruno. They said I’m going to leave them spoiled with affection, as I would provide “servicio de carino”, love service.  I’m going to miss Chiquito and Bruno so much, but I am delighted I got the chance to meet them. 

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Ciao ciao!