Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Seamus Carr and Michelle Vuong, Glimpsers
Hello Families and Friends, Today was free day; a day like no other. Unlike other days, there wasn’t a real main goal in mind. We weren’t climbing a giant mountain or taking a field trip to a local organization. Instead, today’s students were allowed to go out and...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Lucas Cheney and Michael Kania, Liders del Dia
Hello Friends, Today, we gained a sense of accomplishment due to the once-in-a-lifetime hike at Mount Chimborazo. We had an early start to the day at 6:00 A.M. so that we could get to the mountain early. We ascended to over 15,000 feet (4,500 meters), higher than any...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Raina Japay and Sonam Yangzom, Liders del Dia
Hola Familia! Today’s leaders are Raina Japay and Sonam Yangzom! The theme of the day was Aid and Development, in which we enjoyed learning about different forms of international foreign aid. First we went to Ministerio de Inclusión Económica y Social or Economic and...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by John and Leona, Global Glimpse Leaders
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Hola Familia! We visited the rural community school, Llulludongo (F.A.E.), where we will be doing our Community Action Project. The road there was windy...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Diana & John, Glimspers
This was a beautiful, sunny day! Our first trip was to San Lorenzo where we took a hike with a spiritual healer (curandero) named Adán. Today we learned about the Inti Raymi or sun festival. This marks the beginning of the harvest which coincides with the summer...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Leona Wong and John Sierra, Global Glimpse Leaders
Hello Families! This is Leona and John, the Global Glimpse Leaders of GU2A. We are happy to report that we have arrived safely to Guranda! It was very smooth 5-hour drive with wonderful views of Mount Chimborazo. The students are doing well and in good spirits,...
Posted in GU2A Guaranda 6-16-2019 by Heyssel & Diana, Program Coordinators
We are Diana and Heyssel informing that the Guaranda 2 delegation has arrived in Quito. Our incredible 22 students and 2 Global Glimpse Leaders. After a long trip everyone is tired but excited to start this adventure. We are excited to start running all the activities...
