A Journey of Cultural Discovery

In this chapter, the speaker recounts their pivotal decision to join the Peace Corps instead of working for the NSA, driven by a family friend's encouragement. They share humorous and challenging experiences in Ecuador, navigating cultural barriers while introducing credit cooperatives to locals and facing personal health crises. This transformative journey ultimately leads them to profound insights into indigenous healing practices and the nutritional value of traditional foods in the Amazon.

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