Hey everyone!
Today was the first day of our community action project (CAP). We had the opportunity to help out a community of Indigenous people at El Molino. We organized ourselves into three different groups, with them being the mural group, cement group,and communal house group. It was interesting how we all helped eachother out even though we were in separate groups. Though it was a physically demanding day, we all kept great energy and everyone encouraged eachother to work diligently, with everyone having a great sense of humor.
Our delegation decided to work on this project with Cesar, from El Molino, because it allowed us to learn from a small community in the country we’re visiting while also learning the different hardships they experience in their everyday life. We treated Cesar and his community like family because we did not want our services to seem like charity; we wanted to treat them the same way we would want to be treated. Working with them really brought us together like one big family because of how welcoming the community was towards us.
In the five hours we worked there; we were able to repaint the communal house where the community gathers for special events and meetings, transport thirty bags of cement, mix cement, and carry bags of small rocks with the community, as well as priming and painting the ceiling blue in the mural room where the community wants tourists to visit in order to explain their culture and history.
For lunch the community provided vegetable soup, cuy (guinea pig) or fried chicken, salad, and potatoes. After lunch everyone was tired from the hard work so we played an energizer called Bebe, Mochila, Perro en Casa. The objective of the game was for pairs to act out the different words that the Game Master called out without being eliminated, whether it be Baby, Backpack, or Dog in House. In the end, the pair that proved to be the masters of the game were Brandon and Julio. Everyone’s spirits were lifted up and we were able to work for another two hours. It was great being the leaders of the day so now we pass on the torch to Angie, Pia, and Shivani.
Love,
Nickole, Maria, and Ophelia
P.S. I miss you and I’m never coming back (I’m kidding… no I’m not). I love you guys and I’m sorry I haven’t called because I’ve been working on the projects but I’ll call when I can. -Nickole
P.P.S. I guess I miss and love you guys. Especially real fam, funny how only Brendeet commented for me and will you answer your phone Big Brudduh????? -Maria Mos
Good to see you guys work hard and give back to the community.
Hey Fifi, you did it! Miss you very much!
Hello Kate and your fellow travellers, What a hard day of work! I bet you are tired and at same time felt good, can’t wait to see the final fruit of your labor. We were all excited to hear from you yesterday, can’t wait to hear all about your experience when you come back. Take a lot pictures and short videos when you can. I am so glad that you can have this opportunity to go to Ecuador.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Caroline and mumbles.
You are doing a wonderful job giving the most you can ,giving whitout expecting nothing back is the best reward, is a thank you for all they are doing for all you to. Take care and be safe in the work .
Nice to see the glimpsers rolling up your sleeves and pitch in to work with the locals in El Molino. It must be really nice to see your planning goals become tasks and come to fruition as the day progress. Good luck on the completion of your CAP!
Gambatte Emi!
Love, Dad, Mom, and R
P.S. I’m the service chair for tomorrow’s Obon Service. Mr. Mori is in charge of the otoki luncheon afterwards. We had chicken curry, teriyaki beef bowl, vegetable tempura, spam musubi, and green salad on the menu last night at the Obon. Everything was sooo onolicious!
Hahaha so funny Nickie, I know you miss us as much as we do miss you enana! But we are so proud of you, and we are waiting to see you again, if you want to come back ? of course you will, a good ceviche will be waiting for you too ?? tu papi dice, que a ver si ahora le ayudas a el a trabajar cuando llegues ? we love you mamash!! See you soon!
Funny how you never saw my comment babe??? You can choke on cuy. JK LMAO but we miss you maria, especially me ;). Have fun and love you!!!
Oh Debbie, this photo of you makes me want to squeeze you two really tight. You’re getting the best over there at Riobamba. You’re with children you love taking care of and in a wonderful place with new friends and doing great work. Such a wonderful experience.
Do not tire, keep the energy up and I’m sure your great work will make it all worthwhile.
Love you!
Mom
Good morning Glimpsers!
Feliz Domingo! This great adventure has different sparkles everyday. Today your hard work taught us alot. Your body might ache but your heart feels good! Big cheers to all of you, thanks to leaders of the day and thanks to the coordinators!
Wow! What a productive day! Love the community spirit. I am sure your hard work is appreciated. Keep up the awesome work. Your love, kindness, and energy are showing in the photos, and it is inspiring to see all of you embracing the community and working alongside the families.
Can’t wait to hear and see how your Leader of the Day day goes for you, Abby! We miss you!
Mariaaaa I hope you’re having the best time of your lyfe!!! We miss you here (not really)…. but yeah can’t wait to see you when u come back and btw my lil sis will be doing color guard w you and I also got a new boat mobile!!
Big brudduh
Maria!!!! Hope you are loving your time in Ecuador!! I’m glad that you committed your time to this. We miss you(not really) and we can’t wait to see you when you come back. Btw my lil sis is going to be in color guard and ya Boi got a boat mobile…. peace out
Looks like you all put in a hard days work. You all must be exhausted but so worth it to give back to the community. Can’t wait to see the finished product of your CAP projects. Missing you much Bailey. So glad to hear from you even if it was only for a minute. Can’t wait to see you!
Love you,
MOM
Such a great opportunity to give back! E- made it through Obon, did otoki with Mr. Mori…the lunch was fantastic :). I’m sure it doesn’t compare to Cuy :(. LOL!
Hi Nicky picky , it’s Charlie. Your favorite cousin of all time! I miss you so much and I’m ready for you to come home so I can visit you ! I love you take care!
Hey Nick! Miss you! Love you hope you’re having a great time. Your dog Bella misses you and the puppies ??Byeee
Hello Travelers,
You are all awesome and are accomplishing amazing stuff together with great companionship and teamwork. Keep up the good work! Super excited to see the finished product of all your efforts.
Bryanna- You don’t look so sick, hope you are well now, soup is good! Did you try Cuy?!
Sigan el buen trabajo, viajadores! Chao!
I see you Gumby…. I was leader too on a CAP day and I knew it was hard, but I wasn’t wrong when I knew you could do it! I miss your short self but one more day and then we can do all the dumb stuff we usually do!!! I miss you. ANYWAYS, CALL ME WHEN YOU CAN
-kaka