Today was Aid and Development day, and it turned out to be amazing. We started off by waking up at 7:00 am, and walked to Cafe del Tren to enjoy our wonderful breakfast as we do every morning. From there we had our Aid and development mental warm up, everyone was very involved when learning about the positives and negatives when dealing with foreign aid. Once we were done, we had the honor of Wellington Aguirre coming to the hostel and speaking to us about the different development projects he has been involved in over the past years. Something I took away from the discussion was, in order for developments to succeed you have to get to know the person and the community rather then their capital. Once we finished our discussion, we headed off to El Batan where we met Isabel’s cousin, Lurena who owned an amazing farm . This was an experience my fellow global Glimpsers and I will always remember, and be grateful for having the opportunity to see where fresh food comes from. At the farm we were able to learn about the different processes of agriculture, as well as the difficulties that come along with it. The afternoon consisted of dancing and laughing with Isabel’s family and friends, as well as eating some of the delicious produce grown on the farm and prepared by Lurena. I also was able to dress in traditional indigenous clothing along with my roommate Kierra . We ended the day by going to the park and playing futbol and volleyball with Isabel’s family. We then returned to the hostel for a pizza night while watching the Olympics. Overall being El leader Del Dia was an amazing and rewarding opportunity. I lead such an amazing group of people which made my day as ELDD easier then I thought. We have a week and a half left in Riobamba and I know the rest of our days here will be just as eventful and rewarding.
2024 Trips
- T1A-BAY: Turrialba 1 6-5-2024
- JA1A-BAY: Jarabacoa 1 6-6-2024
- TA1A-BAY
(formerly RB1A): Las Tablas 1 6-7-2024 - JD1A-CHI
(formerly RB2A): Juan Dolio 1 6-10-2024 - T2A-BAY: Turrialba 2 6-10-2024
- JA2A-BAY: Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024
- T3A-CHI: Turrialba 3 6-13-2024
- C1A-LA: Constanza 1 6-17-2024
- CH1A-BAY: Chitre 1 6-17-2024
- SP1A-BAY (formerly RB3A): San Pedro 1 6-18-2024
- TA2A-CHI
(formerly CH2A): Las Tablas 2 6-18-2024 - C2A-BAY: Constanza 2 6-20-2024
- T1B-WM: Turrialba 1 6-24-2024
- JA1B-CHI: Jarabacoa 1 6-24-2024
- TA1B-BAY
(formerly RB1B): Las Tablas 1 6-24-2024 - JD1B-NYC
(formerly RB2B): Juan Dolio 1 6-28-2024 - T2B-BAY: Turrialba 2 6-28-2024
- T3B-LA: Turrialba 3 7-1-2024
- JA2B-BAY: Jarabacoa 2 7-1-2024
- C1B-NYC: Constanza 1 7-5-2024
- CH1B-BAY: Chitre 1 7-5-2024
- H1B-NYC (formerly RB3B): Heredia 1 7-8-2024
- TA2B-LA (formerly CH2B): Las Tablas 2 7-8-2024
- C2B-WM: Constanza 2 7-9-2024
- T1C-NYC: Turrialba 1 7-12-2024
- JA1C-BAY: Jarabacoa 1 7-12-2024
- TA1C-CHI (formerly RB1C): Las Tablas 1 7-12-2024
- JD1C-LA (formerly RB2C): Juan Dolio 1 7-16-2024
- T2C-CHI: Turrialba 2 7-17-2024
- T3C-BAY: Turrialba 3 7-19-2024
- JA2C-NYC: Jarabacoa 2 7-19-2024
- C1C-NYC: Constanza 1 7-23-2024
- CH1C-WM: Chitre 1 7-23-2024
- SP1C-BAY (formerly RB3C): San Pedro 1 7-26-2024
- TA2C-NYC (formerly CH2C): Las Tablas 2 7-26-2024
- C2C-CHI: Constanza 2 7-26-2024
- T1D-BAY: Turrialba 1 7-30-2024
- JA1D-CHI: Jarabacoa 1 7-31-2024
- TA1D-NYC
(formerly RB1D): Las Tablas 1 8-1-2024 - JD1D-WM
(formerly RB2D): Juan Dolio 1 8-2-2024 - T2D-NYC (GK): Turrialba 2 8-6-2024
- JA2D-WM: Jarabacoa 2 8-7-2024
- T3D-NYC: Turrialba 3 8-8-2024
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Amy, it’s so good to hear you are having an Amazing time. So much is happening here and I can’t wait to tell you!!! Love you and miss you?? see you soon .
Looks like another great day you all shared! Kierra, you look amazing in the indigenous clothing!…so many beautiful colors! The garden looks so wonderful! Thank you for posting about your day!-Chloe’s mom
Rachel, you are very busy, hope you bring that back home.
Great job Glimpsers! You both look amazing in the indigenous clothing! It sounds like you did a fabulous job as leader of the day and that the group is truly getting to know the community. Sending you all big love from NYC! Say hi to Justin and Damaris for me!
Amy,
Thanks for sharing your experience; it sounds like you are having an amazing time and a transformative experience. I am so proud to say that I know and work with such a terrific and brave group of teenagers. See you in September.
Love and Light,
Kathleen