Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Jocelyn Juliao - Director of International Programs
Dear Global Glimpse Parents and Families, As you may already be aware, two earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.4 occurred on the pacific coastline of Ecuador yesterday on Sunday, July 10. The epicenter of the quakes was located in the Esmeraldas province approximately...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Da Fu
Today was an interesting day for all of the glimpsers and we’ve learned a great deal about Ecuadorian culture. In the early morning, we had traditional folklore dances from Ecuadorian cultures. What we noticed as a group was that the dances were very fast paced...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Cara
¡Buena’s Noches! This is Cara speaking, and today I had the honor of being the first student El Líder del Día (Leader of the Day). Today we visited Pucaratambo, an indigenous cultural center located approximately 10,000 feet above sea level in the Cacha area. There,...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Steph (Program Coordinator)
Hello dear loved ones! This morning we awoke bright and early to make the journey from Quito to Riobamba. Despite quite a bit of fog along the way, Riobamba ended up greeting the students with a bright sun and blue sky (truly a special treat around here!) and the...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Author
Hello everyone, We have arrived safe and sound! Here’s a photo of our full group at the hostel and the view of Cotopaxi from the plane! Much love from Riobamba!
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Kate Kerrick
Hey there everyone! I’m so excited to be just finished with school, and now able to focus on out upcoming trip! This is my first year working at Horace Mann School – I work as a teacher at the outdoor education campus in CT. I work with all the ages of...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 by Lauren DeFino
Hi Everybody! My name is Lauren DeFino and I am a middle school science teacher at Eagle Academy for Young Men Bronx. I am one of the GG leaders for the trip to Riobamba, and I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of you! I wanted to write a post to say...
