Currently in the hippie surfer paradise of Montanita, Ecuador- a beach village that could not get any more beachy.

Arrived last night: drank $2 piña coladas and passion fruit mojitos, then danced until 4 in the morning to Bob Marley and outdated American dance music.

Spent the entire day today on a lounge chair on the beach – eating fresh ceviche, chocolate covered bananas and drinking from coconuts. Watched gringo backpackers & ecuadorians, wander the beach barefoot, locals play fetch with their dogs, dreadlocked surfers catch some waves and venders sell jewelry, tacos, sunglasses, beach toys, ice cream, lamps (explain that one), juice and more.

I’m staying here forever- so I can live a peaceful life by the sea- I will grow dreads and sell empanadas by the sea. Nice knowing you all ….