Robert Bradley
Articles by Robert Bradley :
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The magic of a three-year-old’s birthday
The food is set out moments before the first guests arrive. Balloons are tied to armchairs or left to tremble on the ground, some high on helium, others simply filled… -
Losing faith, gaining faith
As of November 17, the 321st day of the year, there have been 369 mass shootings in the U.S. That works out to more than one a day. It has… -
Cuenca’s young lead the charge for climate change; It is their future, afterall
I imagined the day would prove to be rather uneventful. The gray dome that commands the sky almost all day was encouraging folks into the comfort of home; so it… -
Hard work is the key to success for Cuenca’s restaurants, the same as it is all over the world
The restaurant business is a difficult undertaking no matter how you slice it; the reward a restaurateur seeks is the guest’s most expendable dollar. It is only after the rent… -
Want to do something about graffiti in Cuenca? This is not the way to do it
I recently read a call to arms to fight graffiti in Gringo Post and decided to attend the event to get a better understanding of the issues plaguing gringos. The… -
Take a journey into the campo
I’ve been touring the countryside photographing villages in the agricultural region that supplies our mercados. It is a wonderful adventure that reminds me that time need not be so accelerated,… -
Partaking of Cuenca’s culinary adventures
A friend of mine occasionally invites me over to her house for dinner and the ritual is always the same. Shortly after I arrive I am confronted with, “Well, I… -
What did you notice?
Tell me about your visit to Vilcabamba What did you notice? The caterpillars; the low-flying sparrow; the sweet-hungry ants; the uproar of mice in the underbrush; the tin music of… -
Shoulder your civic responsibility as an expat and pay your taxes
According to Quora Digest, the southern hemisphere houses 12.2% of the world’s population. I was aware of this prior to moving to Ecuador; it was one of several determining factors… -
It’s the time of year to bundle up
Dear Readers, It’s been noticeably cool of late, cold enough for the Canadians and Yankees who live here to agree on something, a rarity unto itself. The mornings are often… -
Taking care of Cuenca’s street dogs: How we take care of our animals shows how we take care of our fellow human beings
I read an entry in Gringo Post the other day. Here it is. We will be flying into Guayaquil. We are bringing our older dog of nearly 15 years and… -
From a den of thieves to one of Cuenca’s crown jewels, the El Vado neighborhood is transformed
By Robert Bradley Cuenca street artists who enjoy painting large-scale pieces are familiar with El Vado. Bajada del Vado is famed for the often dramatic street art climbing the steep… -
Quingeo will take your breath away
Author’s note: This is one of an occasional series detailing the challenges and aspirations of rural Ecuadorians and the importance of preserving their villages tucked in the hollows and perched…