Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Shrisa Rayachhetry and Paloma Silva-Navarro, Glimpsers
The day began bright and early in a day filled with adventure and overcoming fears. We piled into the dining room to eat our breakfast consisting of eggs and a Humita (a type of Andean tamal). Once breakfast was finished we boarded the bus to make our way to the...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Hana Nguyen and Aleyah Karim, Glimpsers
Today we worked with kids from Manitas Trabajadoras, a non-profit organization that provides aid to working child scholars. We Glimpsers went to Parque Moldonado and helped the children sell candy and shine shoes. We played games with them, talked to them about their...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Carolina Lugo & Lluvia Barriga, Glimpsers
Buenas, familia y amigos! Nuka shuty kon Carolina and Lluvia! Today we went to the Project of Integrated Development for the Elderly in San Juan, where we got to see firsthand how a senior services center works here in the Riobamba region. After taking a tour around...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Brendyn Chao, Glimpser
Hola, family and friends! Today was our first “free” day! Instead of having a set itinerary of planned activities with locals and a packed schedule, we broke up into small groups, accompanied by GGLs (Global Glimpse Leaders). We first rode taxis to Plaza Roja, where...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Shalini Anisetti and Zandra Fountila, Glimpsers
Hola Parents and Loved Ones! Today we got to experience and try new things! First we went to the community tourism center, Pucará Tambo, and learned about the history of the Puruha people, and also got to learn about some of their medicinal herbs and cleansing...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Jason Li, Glimpser
Today, we had a scavenger hunt. This gave us the opportunity to speak with locals in order to learn the history of Riobamba. We were divided into groups of five or six. Each group had a worksheet listing various questions, and we had two hours to get as many correct...
Posted in RB1D Riobamba 8-3-2019 by Christian Riley & Sonia D'Souza, Global Glimpse Leaders
Hola, familia back home! Today was a great day! After breakfast, we started on the 4-hour bus ride to Riobamba. During the bus ride, we witnessed beautiful scenery, including farmland, cows, a llama, street vendors, and colorful graffiti. The houses built into the...
