Longing for Ecuador

This chapter delves into the speaker's nostalgic reflections on her life in Ecuador, especially her deep emotional ties to her animals and the vast space she once had. It highlights the contrast of her current life in a confined space in the U.S. and culminates in her heartfelt desire to return to Ecuador in five years. The narrative also weaves in the joyful innocence of childhood adventures, illustrated through interactions with a young boy named Michael at a park.