¡Hola! Mi nombre es Tianna. Today was our delegation’s first Free Day and we had the wonderful opportunity to explore the streets of Riobamba.
“Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, employers, and friends can exist one day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” -Maya Angelou
With this quote in mind throughout our day in Riobamba, we were all encouraged to live in the moment, try new things, and take time to reflect on how powerful this trip has been these past few days. During our free time we saw a wonderful parade with vibrant dancing and singing, stopped at a coffee shop (very much needed for all of the caffeine lovers), got traditional ice cream from Tradicionales de Paila, bought several souvenirs from a variety of shops (can’t wait for everyone at home to see them!!), and took time to put the finishing touches on our first day English lessons for the students. All of us have been working collaboratively on scheduling and making posters for Colegio Miguel Angel León school (some of us are even learning Spanish!). We are all very passionate and dedicated to this project and have been working very hard. Some of us had the opportunity to email or call home through an Internet Cafe that we found in Riobamba. Hearing familiar voices and reading all of your comments has really warmed our hearts and we appreciate all of them. Thank you to all of the family members and friends for your support and love!
P.S.
Allie! Hey sister!! I hope that your MCAT was awesome! All of your hard work will pay off and I love you and miss you!
So fun! You all look so happy! Love all the pictures. Miss you baby girl!
I jumped off a cliff yesterday. Can’t wait to show you!
🙂 thanks for the shout out! Glad you are having fun! Yodi misses you. I do too.
Hi Bekah,
Your mom said you tried to call home today but kept getting disconnected, 🙁 , looks like you had fun today it was good to see your smiling face and reading about all the adventures you’re having! 180 South! I love you!!! Many ??s!
Dad
Nice quote, Tianna. It’s great to hear your free day was so filled with exploration, discovery and most importantly…Shopping! If I’m guessing correctly, Keilana bought herself a Fedora. :-J How fortunate to have seen a parade! Good times!
Ice Cream looks gREAT. Graduation here over. Em did poster. Ryan off to Cabo, Vu and Matthew drove home yesterday, and Jen and Austin flew home today. Weather here cold, Glad everyone seems to be getting along in pictures. Have Fun!
Love all the pictures and posts. Sounds like everyone is having a good time. Can’t wait to hear about your time at the school.
Mari – Kirby misses you. And we do too.
Love you. Mom
Hey Ti! Auntie says she’s missing all of your fun snapchats. We’all have to settle for a slideshow when you’re back. Good luck with your lessons 🙂