Deconstructing Poverty

Hola familia! Today, we woke up early with a positive and energetic attitude after witnessing the Warriors sweep the Cavaliers last night. After gathering together and walking to Roma Santa, we had delicious marinated beef strips paired with mashed yellow plantains...

Historia, ciudad y feliz cumpleaños Ben!

Hola Familia! We had our first full day on site, recharged after sleep and we headed to Roma Santa, our food provider for desayuno, courtesy of Mama Isabel. We ate scrambled eggs, empanadas de queso, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Afterward, we returned to our home here in...

SUPER FUN FIRST DAY!

Hello dear friends and family: We have had our first full day in Ecuador. Wohoooo! We finally got to see our new home for the next 15 days “Riobamba” and on our way there we got to see the beautiful landscapes from the Andes mountains and we had the chance to spot at...

We’ve Arrived!

Hola Family and Friends! We’ve arrived in Ecuador and met Jerry and Ana— our awesome PCs— as well as the Country Director and Program Manager! We had two great flights, and made it through immigration without issue. We are currently checking into our hotel in Quito...

Adios USA! ~ ¡Hola Riobamba!

Hola Glimpsers, My name is Marylin Rodriguez and I will be one of three Global Glimpse Leaders (or GGLs) traveling with you tomorrow. I am a US-born, Honduran-raised, Spanish Teacher with a crazy love for living and traveling abroad. My goal: to visit 50 countries and...