Robert Bradley
Articles by Robert Bradley :
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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… -
A sad story? No way! This Cuenca character should be an inspiration to us all
CuencaHighLife editor David Morrill recently sent me a copy of a story he read in the Quito newspaper El Comercio. He said it was quite a sad story yet newsworthy… -
My top 10 favorite pictures
I carry a camera with me nearly everywhere and almost every day. It encourages me to keep my eyes open to possibilities — there is always something special happening in…