Sandman Stories Presents
By Dustin Steichmann
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Sandman Stories PresentsDec 07, 2023
EP 209: Ghana- Maku Mawu and Maku Fia (Baker)
#ghana #folklore
In this story there are two men whose names determine their fates. Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Awudome Cultural Group Performance, Volta Region, Ghana (part 2 of 2)
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The Manic Pixie Weirdo Relationships lets talk about it
Listener Shoutout: Departmento De Cortes Honduras- Cortés is one of the 18 departments of Honduras. The department covers an area of 3,954 km² and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 1,612,762, making it the most populous in Honduras
Photo Credit: "File:His Royal Majesty,Okyenhene Osagyefuo Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin,King of Akyem Abuakwa,Ghana,Africa..jpg" by Couslin is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
EP 208: Georgia- The Frog's Skin (Wardrop)
#Georgia #folklore
In this story, three brothers shot arrows to find their wives. The youngest got a frog. Will they be able to be happy, husband and alewife?
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Getting Down and Wordy Humorous Etymological Research Probing English Songs - A moderately researched, moderately funny chat show about popular music and language. We are a Podmoth Network podcast.
Listener Shoutout: East Java, the rugged Indonesian province, includes the eastern part of Java plus Madura and some smaller islands. It’s known for its volcanoes, including active Mt. Bromo, part of the vast Tengger Massif that falls within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Rising from the vast Sea of Sand plain, Bromo affords dramatic crater views and stellar viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
Photo Source: "Green Tree Frog Litoria caerulea" by Stephen Michael Barnett is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 207: Bengal- The Story of the Rakshasas (Day)
#bengal #folklore
In this story, we learn about how Rakshasas and Rakshasis can be killed. We also learn a lot about two brothers, who are briefly separated, but then come back together when love is on the line. Enjoy!
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: lalon video song 2017 kustia !! supper hit video song !!
Sound Effects: Rambuttri Morning by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Levar Burton Reads-
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...
Listener Shoutout: Republika Srpska
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Picture Credit: "Maricha makes a throat slitting gesture (Prambanan Ramayana Ballet)" by thaths is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
EP 206: Ecuador- The Golden Hen; The Desire Of The Rocks (Conde)
#ecuador #folklore
In the first story, we learn about the golden hen and what happens when you try to catch it. In the second we learn about a male and a female rock and the troubles they go through and what they really want.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: BRUMAS (pasillo) - Camilo Torres Flores y Camilo Torres
Sound Effects: XC601736 - Peruvian Meadowlark - Leistes bellicosus bellicosus, XC690139 - Scrub Blackbird - Dives warczewiczi warczewiczi, XC275606 - Thick-billed Euphonia - Euphonia laniirostris hypoxantha from https://xeno-canto.org/
Podcast Shoutout: Chatsunami -Chatsunami is a casual chat between friends about a variety of topics from gaming and films to anime and general interests.
Listener Shoutout: Hilo Hawaii
Photo Credit: "Golden Pheasant Longtail red & yellow at bird sanctuary Ginninderra Canberra" by 333junction is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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EP 205: Azores- The Daughter of the King of Naples (Eells)
#Azores #folklore
In this story, a prince is convinced that he wants to marry the daughter of the king of Naples. Unfortunately, he has no idea if she exists. By the time he finds out if she is around, it is about time for him to lose her. Can they finally be happy?
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ricardo Ribeiro - Fadinho Alentejano' Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Down Chawaeng by Dustin Steichmann
Shout out: Afrotales The Afro Tales Podcast is our way to explore the versions of folklore told be those melinated people that were brought to the Americas. I have made up my mind to share every collected story on this podcast and therefore on this site. I thank you for visiting, learning and sharing with me.
Listener Shoutout: Cité Soleil With language help from Rose C the Haitian Mama on the Mamalyfe podcast
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Picture Credit: "Princess Caroline of Naples and Sicily 11" by Unknown authorUnknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 204: Halloween- The Devil Comes For Vico (Conde)
In this final story of Vico and the Devil, we see Vico enjoy lots of money and women, but in the end, losing his first wife turns him into the sad man he always was. His powers of healing are useless when the person he actually loves passes on. What will Vico's fate be in the end?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Fear(A No Copyright Horror Theme Piano Music)
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
Video made by Headliner
A big thank you to Mario Conde
Picture credit: (c) Katja Schulz – some rights reserved (CC BY)
EP 203: Halloween- The Prancing Mule; The Flying Witch (Conde)
In the first story, the city is plagued by a prancing mule and the sounds of a little bell. Perhaps it has something to do with the Incan treasure buried somewhere nearby.
In the second story, a religious woman has a dangerous side. Praise the lord and pass the ammo! But when she tries to cover up a naked man on the street, her whole world changes.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Come Play with Me Kevin MacLeod
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
ambience spooky forest.mp3 by marchon11 on Freesound.org
Video by Headliner
"The old lady with a white scarf going home from the church on a sunny sunday, at noon" by Cristian Ştefănescu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 202: Halloween- La Tunda (Conde)
In this story, number two of the Halloween series, Pasqual gets seduced by La Tunda. He goes out into the bush and gets hooked by the smell of shrimp. Can he be brought back?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Halloween Horror Creepy Piano by Alex-Productions Pandas Music
Sound Effects: Drone Loop by Zapsplat, Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann
Picture credit: "A Plate of Small Shrimps at home" by Peachyeung316 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 201: Halloween- The Enchanted Priest; The Headless Priest (Conde)
In the first story, the priest relies on the naivety of a country woman to to get what he wants, only to be condemned in death. And in the second story, a wild headless rider is scaring folks in the town and some local boys decide to get to the bottom of it.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Spooky Drones by Zapsplat
Music: The Twisted Woods - Haunted Forest Music
Super big thank you to Mario Conde for recording these stories and allowing me to read them to you.
By Cesc2003 - own archive, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=111468414
EP 200: Friends of the Pod
Hey listeners,
This episode is a friends of the podcast episode. I asked them to tell me about storytelling, storytellers, or stories that they like. Of course my friends went in a variety of ways and gave me all sorts of creative answers. Here are their links in order of appearance:
Legendary Africa/Asian Tapestry/Once Upon a Daydream- Theshira Pather
Because Language: Daniel, Hedvig, and Ben
Tabi-Tabi Podcast: Ethan
Uncited: an English Lit Pod: Amy and Chantelle
Teacher Think Aloud Podcast: Anna and Shey
Our Show: Know Better Hip Hop: Conshus and Beet Unique
Ye Olde Crime: Lindsay
For Your Reference Pod: KT and Oti
Film Rage Podcast: Jim, Bryce, and Murray
Bewilderbeasts: Melissa McCue-McGrath
Book Nerd Diaries: Amber
A History of the Inca: Nick Machinski
Mythological Africans: Helen Nde
The Endless Knot: Mark and Aven
Uncanny Japan: Thersa Matsuura and Rich Pav
Bunny Trails Podcast: Shauna and Dan
Philippine Campfire Stories: Earl Jerico
The History of Saqartvelo Georgia: Roberto
Ratchet Book Club: Rashanii Jones
Thank you all so much for making this hobby more meaningful. I really love that you all chose to spend time listening to me. Please go check out every single podcast mentioned in this episode.
EP 199: Armenia- Mirza (Seklemian)
#Armenia #folktale
This is an epic about the youngest son of the king, who listens to his father’s advice and is able to defeat giants, lying princesses, and the seven headed serpent.
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia (A G Seklemian 1898)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Nubar Folk Ensemble-Qaxhan
Sound Effects: Let's ZZZ #3 by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Our Show OUR show started broadcasting from the campus of Rollins College on WPRK 91.5fm in March 2008. From the very start, OUR focus has been to bring a BALANCE to the Orlando airwaves and through the web, give the world a view of what OZONE (Orlando HIPHOP) has to offer. Whether it’s HOMEGROWN or Global, Unheard or Well known, if it’s DOPE, it gets play on OUR show!
Listener Shoutout: Luang Prabang By the 6th century in the Chao Phraya River Valley, Mon peoples had coalesced to create the Dvaravati kingdoms. In the north, Haripunjaya (Lamphun) emerged as a rival power to the Dvaravati. By the 8th century the Mon had pushed north to create city states, in Fa Daet (modern Kalasin, northeastern Thailand), Sri Gotapura (Sikhottabong) near modern Tha Khek, Laos, Muang Sua (Luang Prabang), and Chantaburi (Vientiane).
Video by Headliner
Music suggestion: De La Soul - Pease Porridge
Picture credit: "Armenian castle" by narek781 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 198: Panchatantra- CH 12 The Ungrateful Man
In this story, Victor tries to tell Rusty about how things that don't look dangerous can be. Even though his best friend is a vegetarian, the worms in the poop of the bull could infect Rusty's injuries.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Raag Piloo (Sitar) -by Ustad Shahid Pervez
Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit: "Delhi: a goldsmith at work. Watercolour by an Indian painter." is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Video by Headliner
EP 197: Turkiye- Mohamet the Bald-Head (Kunos)
In this story, Mohamet is a little bit unassuming and just wants to share things with his brother. He isn't the brightest one either. But he lucks out and gets granted magical items that will remind you of other stories with three magical gifts. Enjoy!
Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignas Kunoz 1917
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ümmü Erbil - Baga Gel Bostana Gel
Sound Effects: Hua Hin 5am by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference- A Movie and TV review show
Listener Shoutout: Harju County Estonia is one of the fifteen counties of Estonia. It is situated in Northern Estonia, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the southeast, Rapla County to the south, and Lääne County to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Estonia, Tallinn, is situated in Harju County.
Video made by Headliner
Music suggestion: Hope Tala - All My Girls Like To Fight
EP 196: Sioux- The Buffalo and the Field Mouse (Eastman)
#Sioux #folklore
In this first story of a new book, Field Mouse is upset because Buffalo will come down and smash and lick up all the long grass. So they have a fight and Red Fox is there to pick up the pieces. But he gets tired of mouse too.
Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Lakota Sioux Prayer-Song: Nathan Blindman, Unci Rita & Beatrice Holy Dance
Sound Effects: Fire by Zapsplat.com
Podcast Shoutout: Campfire Classics- A Literary Comedy podcast where we try to read those books that look good on your shelf...and laugh a lot along the way!
Listener Shoutout: Punjab Pakistan- Punjab is a province of Pakistan. Located in central-eastern region of the country, Punjab is the second-largest province of Pakistan by land area and the largest province by population. Via Wikipedia
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Photo credit: "American bison, aka buffalo" by Lars Plougmann is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: in honor of his passing- Robbie Robertson - Somewhere Down The Crazy River
EP 195: South Africa- Cock and Jackal; Elephant and Tortoise; Tortoises Hunting Ostriches; The Judgement of Baboon
#SouthAfrica #folklore
In the first story, Rooster tells Jackal to pray and in doing so is set free.
In the second and third, we learn why tortoises aren't good to eat.
In the fourth story, Tortoise thinks of a clever way to eat some ostriches.
And in the fifth story, Baboon is asked to make judgement over the ripping of the tailor's clothes. In doing so, he is foolish and loses his ability to talk.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bonakele "Izinxakanxaka" Creative Commons on youtube
Sound Effects: Rain and stream by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Japanese Archive (Two friends coming together every week to tell the history, myths, folklore and poetry from Japan's long history.
Listener Shoutout: Tel-Aviv Yafo
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Photo credit: "Rooster walking" by dungodung is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: 1TYM - HOT(HOT 뜨거)
EP 194: Philippines- Gaygayoma Who Lives Up Above; The Story of Dumalawi (Cole)
#philippines #folklore
Today we are back in the book of Filipino folklore collected by Mabel Cook Cole. In the first story, a couple plants such amazing sugar cane that the daughter of the sun and the moon sends down stars to go get it and ends up with a husband as well. In the second story, also from the Itneg people, a son is cast away from his home, but makes a new home full of people by splitting up a golden betel nut.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kalaleng / Tungali (Tongali) Musical Application - Cordillera Musical Instrument
Sound Effects: VOC_150209-0942_PH_nature.wav by kevp888
Listener Shoutout: Davao Philippines- Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak.
Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House
Podcasts Audiobooks, paranormal smut, dramas and a holiday album all done in our basement
Photo Credit: "File:A Tinguian making an offering to the guardian stones. Wellcome M0005692.jpg" is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Music Suggestion: Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap by Mikey Bustos
EP 193: Nigeria- Oluronbi; Oranyan; The Elephant's Trunk (Ogumifu)
#nigeria #folklore
In the first story, the women of the city promise a magic man many things in order to have children. One woman over promises and has to think quick to get out of it. In the second story, the king Oranyan/Oranmiyan has to go away, but when he is thought to be dead, his son must choose what to do. And in the third story we learn about the elephant’s long nose.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ORANMIYAN ACOUSTIC TOUR HAMBURG GERMANY by ORANMIYAN AJAGUNDADE
Sound Effects: Desert at Night by kangaroovindaloo
Podcast Shoutout: The Australian Histories Podcast aims to take a fresh look at some of the brilliant stories from Australia’s past.
What I hope to share with you here, is both an overview of various interesting episodes in Australian History, as well as some humour, interest and perhaps even a new perspective from those in your high school history textbooks!
Listener Shoutout: Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 kilometres to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait, with the archipelago containing the southernmost point of the country. -Wikipedia
Photo Credit: "File:Oranmiyan's staff (Opa Oranmiyan) at the Oranmiyan groove.jpg" by The_AyeniPaul is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Music Suggestion: DWIG - Orange Evening // Laut & Luise (LUL007)
EP 192: Louisiana- Mr Monkey the Bridegroom; The Tortoise; Brother Hyena, Brother Rabbit, and the Birds' Eggs (Fortier)
#louisiana #folklore
In the first story, Mr Monkey is about to get married, but his friend mucks things up. In the second, a tortoise turns to stone, and in the third, Brother Hyena learns why eating eggs should be a secret.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translationby Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra - Yelping Hound Blues
Sound Effects: "L'Ana Waterthrush Smaller File Giant City Creek March 29th 2019 130PM.mp3" by kvgarlic is marked with CC0 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Strange Animals -A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!
Listener Shoutout: Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts.
Photo Credit: "Dancing langur monkeys in Bandhavgarh" by ianduffy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Music Suggestion: 새타령 (Sae-ta-ryung) by 김소희 (Kim So Hee)
EP 191: Korea- Old Timber Top (Griffis)
#korea #folklore
In this story, a Korean lumber merchant learns what it means to grab work by the horns when he gets turned into a bull. Everything is solved when he comes upon some turnips.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 해.품.달. 커버영상. (피리.생황) kim bo ri by THE DADAM ART CINEMA
Sound Effects: AHEV forest by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tabi Tabi Podcast A podcast that talks about Philippine folklore, mysteries, paranormal stories and maybe some foreign myths.
Listener Shoutout: Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It's divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west.
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Music Suggestion: 2NE1 - FIRE (Street Ver.) M/V
Pictures curtesy of Robert Neff
EP 190: Japan- The Farmer and The Badger (Ozaki)
#Japan #folklore Today we are back in the book of Japanese fairy tales written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In today’s story, an old farming couple are bothered by a badger. He isn’t just any badger though, and their friend rabbit is needed for revenge.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Masami Morimoto, Koto performance - "Yume" 夢 (Dream) composed by Tadao Sawai Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Wideman Farm Meadow by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Historias Unknown
Listener Shoutout: Chihuahua Mexico
Track of the week: Narsha '삐리빠빠 Bbi-Ri-Bop-A'
EP 189: India- The Rabbit and the Barber; Rupa and Bisuntha (Dracott)
#india #folklore
In the first story we see a trading up story, which works well for the rabbit until it doesn’t. In the second story, two brothers are kicked out by a mean step mother and worthless father, but they turn this into an opportunity to improve their own lives.
Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Indian Nightjar recorded by Mike Prince on https://xeno-canto.org/, and Ghuahin 430am by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The History of Georgia Saqartvelo. This is a history of the country of Georgia from the ancient Colchis/Iberian culture to modern day, and delving into the folk lore, national stories, and other cultural items.
Listener Shoutout: Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church
Picture Credits: "Indian Jungle Nightjar" by sumeet.moghe is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: Lee Jae Min / 이재민 - 제 연인의 이름은 (synth disco, South Korea 1987)
EP 188: Ghana- Kwofi and the Gods; The Lion and The Wolf (Barker)
#ghana #folklore
In the first story, Kwofi loses his mother and is treated horribly by his step mother. But the gods have a reward for him, by leaving him out. And in the second story, a wolf is eating an old woman’s sheep, and she finds help in a strange companion.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 'Frafra' tribe Cultural Group Display on Laud TV Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Ghana Jungle Cacao Plantage.wav by Snipes3000 on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Inside the Great Khan's Tent by Saif Beg on the History, Literature, Folk Literature and will in future host discussions of all these topics and more from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia including Mongolia and the Russian Far East, and South Asia.
Listener Shoutout: Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries. - Google
Photo Credit: "Nana Yaw Daani II, Co-Ruler of New Juaben, Ghana" by Alfred Weidinger is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Music suggestion: 마카레나 (Macarena) by 블리처스 (BLITZERS)
EP 187: Georgia- The Good For Nothing (Waldrop)
#georgia #folklore
In this story, there is a terrible couple. The husband sets off to not be in the house any more and he comes across a wishing stone. This stone can get him all sorts of wonderful things. But what will his wife say? and what about the king who wants everything? Don't worry, the good for nothing has a plan.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: MUSIQUES DE TBILISI • ENSEMBLE MTZETAMZE
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Mamalyfe This podcast discuss the ups and downs of motherhood seen through the eyes of a stay at home mom ( me!) and also discuss the issues that us women face in our everyday lives. This is Motherhood at its best. We’re not perfect but we’re making it!!!!
Listener Shoutout: Antananarivo, Madagascar. Antananarivo was originally the site of a town called Analamanga, meaning "Blue Forest" in the Central Highlands dialect of the Malagasy language.
Music recommendation: Zior Park - BLACK FIN
Video by Headliner
Picture Credit: "Khvamli/Khomli Mountain cliff/massive from Gelaty monastery Kutaisi" by rost8668 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 186: Ecuador- Sea Foam; The Enchanted Orange Tree (Conde)
#ecuador #folklore
In the fi