Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Jovanna Garcia and Ruthie Porter, Glimpsers
Today June 21, us Glimpsers woke up bright and early to get ready for an exploration up the Chimborazo Volcano. Fun fact: we were up about 15,000 ft above sea level, which is higher than the highest point in the continental US. Arriving at the base of Chimborazo, an...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Fatima Menjibar
Today June 20, 2018 was a different day for the Glimpsers to be able to explore Guaranda. Our day started off with a sunny morning and a good breakfast. Glimpsers split into two groups of eleven and each group had one GG leader with them. During our free time we went...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Alexandra Lyon & Sara Centers, Glimpsers
Today, we began with a staple of Guaranda; tortillas, a delicious blend of corn and cheese that gave us energy for the long day ahead. We then made our way to the Las Gradas community where our future CAP (Community Action Project) project will take place. The school...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Anna & Roberto, Glimpsers
Us Glimpsers woke up this morning very excited to see what the day had to offer! We stopped by La Estancia where the cook, Ana, generously made us a delicious breakfast to-go so we could save time and eat it on the bus ride to the community of San Juan de...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Richa Puranik & Akshay Gharpure, Glimpsers
Our second day in Guaranda, Ecuador started off with (yet again) a brilliant breakfast from our favorite family restaurant, La Estancia. Immediately afterwards, our small party of 22 took a bus up a very bumpy but scenic hill to Tagma San José. There we met one of our...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Will Stegeman, Global Glimpse Leader
After quite the journey into town, the Glimpsers and leadership team were excited to spend our first full day in Guaranda. The city has a warm, welcoming feel to it that wraps its arms around you from the moment you cross the border. Guaranda is surrounded by seven...
Posted in GU1A Guaranda 6-14 by Joshua, Glimpser
After a long flight we were happy to see all the Glimpses for Guaranda 1A make it safely through customs and onto Ecuadorian soil! It’s late so we waste as little time as possible to make sure everyone is feeling well and has all their belongings, then we jump...
