When I was a kid I loved the Halloween Specials of my favorite shows. In order to celebrate this spooky season I have put together this bonus episode. Look forward to true ghost stories, poetry, and a field trip to visit a famous haunted statue in my hometown. 

This story takes us all the way to the Galapagos Islands where I found a strange connection between ballroom dancing, birds, and my own marriage. 

The story of when my mom came for a visit and ended up in a hospital in Mexico. 

The story of an Ecuadorian kid who grew up in a town so dangerous that the police couldn't even go there, how he made it out, and how he ended up being friends with a middle aged American mom. 

My husband's story about a trip to the zoo that he never forgot.

Ghosts, bones, witches and a haunted house, this episode tells the story of how my daughter and I got to the bottom of some fascinating Ecuadorian traditions. 

The story of how a Peace Corp volunteer fell in love with a girl from the village in Zambia. 

The story of modern Ecuadorians connecting with traditions of the past. It starts with a drink and goes all the way to the equator. 

The story of a family trip that goes wrong, and also right.