Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Daniela Hernandez
The beauty that is the city of Riobamba will never cease to amaze me. It isn’t just the fact the we are up so high in the mountains we are practically touching the clouds, or the fact that all kinds of shades of green and brown stretch out for as far as the eye...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Jaylen Martinez
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...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Steph Szuch
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...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Author
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...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Laura Byrnes
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...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Brian Thelen
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...
Posted in Riobamba1 - 6/17/2016 by Kijai Banks
Hello All, My name is Kijai Banks. I am currently a Junior at Lindblom Math and Science Academy. I have lived on the South side of Chicago all my life. I have a younger sister that is 13, and a younger brother that is 8. I enjoy doing math and volunteering for...
