This section of the Ecuadorian Railway is called The Devil's Nose. The train uses switchbacks to ascend and descend the mountain by going beyond the junction and then backing down the next section, again passing the junction and then finally traveling forward onto the third section of track. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland

Indigenous woman use shawls to tie their small children and other loads on their backs. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland

Buns baking in a clay oven. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland

A switchback used to navigate The Devil's Nose. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland