Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Julio & Kiyomi, Glimpsers
Hola Familia y Amigos! After an early rise, we went to our third day of tutoring with our students. Things continued to improve; the kids started to become more friendly with us and participative in the classroom. We returned to the hotel to get ready for our first...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Christine & Kate, Glimpsers
Hey Friends and Family! Today after breakfast we had our second day of English tutoring. We are really getting a hang of it and we are connecting with our students more by understanding their age and English levels. When the students participate and are interactive,...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Chayse & Brandon, Glimpsers
Today we started our English tutoring with the local students. They were shy at first and a little apprehensive but after we go to know them and learn their levels, we created a better relationship with them. [Chayse] My class was filled with all teenagers, we played...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Raphaella, Alam, Debbie, Glimpsers
Hi Everyone! Today we visited a farm that the local community (El Molino) established on their own without outside help or funding. We learned that supporting local community businesses helps the community survive. We think that our day was centered on more than just...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Emi and Joseph, Glimpsers
Hello! We are Emi and Joseph, your Líderes del día. Esto es lo que hicimos hoy! (This is what we did today). Morning After an amazing breakfast at La Primavera, we reviewed our quote of the day, by Alice Walker, which states “the most common way that people give up...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Rashad and Jared, Glimpsers
Hey Everyone! Today we learned about the rules and regulations of the city and how to stay safe while traveling. We now know that street food is not the safest to eat and that tap water is not to drink! Around 10 a.m we took the bus to the city center to start our...
Posted in RB3C Riobamba 8-1 by Emily, Marie, and Tayson, GG Leaders
Hi everyone! Sorry we were unable to post last night; we did not get to our hotel until 2 am! So after 5 hours of sleep, it was time to get moving again. We had stayed in a hotel with a great rooftop view of Quito. had breakfast on the road since the drive to...