Jun 19, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 |
Hello! Today, the Glimpsers went into the mountain region of Cancha to celebrate Inti Raymi which is sun festival in the indigenous language of kichwa. There we got a tour of the village, and we got to talk to the people who live there. There was a ceremony to thank...
Jun 18, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 |
Hello dear parents and supporters! The whole Riobamba 1 crew has arrived safely, and despite few hours of sleep, we’ve already done a lot of bonding and setting the foundation for an awesome trip! The students got their first sight of Riobamba, learning about...
Jun 18, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 |
Our first Chicago delegations have arrived safely in Ecuador! The second flight was a bit delayed, but they have made it! Our delegations are spending the night in Quito and will be en route to Riobamaba tomorrow. Expect a quick call from students in the morning to...
Jun 7, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 |
Hi all, it’s the other Global Glimpse Leader here. My name is Laura Byrnes and I teach 9th and 10th grade algebra at Noble Street College Prep. Ever since my father took me camping in the mountains of the west, I’ve made it my main goal to see and...
Jun 2, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 |
Hello Everyone, I’m Brian Thelen, one of the GG Leaders for our trip to Riobamba. I currently teach English at Hinsdale South High School located about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. Traveling has been one of my primary pastimes for several years, but this will...
