An Australian woman has gone viral for her unconventional relationship with an indigenous Ecuadorian living in the Amazon jungle. After forming a connection online, the couple’s whirlwind romance that transcends cultural boundaries has captivated a global audience.
26-year-old Jordan Hauenschild was living a conventional life in Queensland, Australia, when she came across 24-year-old Pitiuruk’s profile on Instagram one night. She was immediately enthralled by the South American content creator’s photography, which captures life in a rural Kichwa community, an indigenous people native to Ecuador.
“I was so intrigued about how people still live this way of life and to some degree I knew there were tribes in the Amazon, but I had never taken the time to learn about it,” the Australian told news.com.au. “I clicked on his page and I just messaged him.”