Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Melisa Gonzalez and Grace Juarez, Leaders of the Day
We started off at Proyecto Kuri Kinti where Jenni and Santiago explained the way they live and teach in connection with nature. When we were there, we worked alongside them to clean the river by their home. After collecting 6 bags of plastic waste from the river,...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Ronan Schnepff & Lucas Bell, Leaders of the Day
This morning, we got up bright and early at 6:30 a.m. Once awake, we headed to Nelson and Isabel for a scrumptious breakfast. Afterward, we rushed to the town of Guano, where we visited the local quinoa cereal business, Cerquie, learned the seven-step process of...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Lucas Macy and Nolan Schott, Leaders of the Day
Dear Family and Friends, We started off the day with a great breakfast from Isabel and Nelson (our main food providers). After that, we took a 40-minute bus ride to Palacio Real where we met up with Trinidad, a local member of the indigenous community. She then took...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Brianna & Jaylen, Global Glimpse Leaders
Dear Family & Friends, We’re happy to report that the RB2A Global Glimpse delegation arrived in Riobamba, Ecuador this afternoon! After a great breakfast and hospitality in Quito, we made the 4 hour trek to Riobamba and enjoyed the beautiful views along the...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Annie Lockmiller and Paco Romero, Program Coordinators
Dear Families & Friends, We are happy to announce that all of the students and chaperones arrived safe and sound in Quito! We spent the night in Quito and we will be traveling to Riobamba this morning. For the rest of their time in Ecuador, you can expect updates...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Jaylen Martinez, Glimpser
Hello, My name is Jaylen Martinez. Born and raised here in Chicago, I’m an avid Chicago sports fan (minus the White Sox; we don’t like the White Sox). I played Rugby throughout high school, even playing for Chicago’s U-19 team against a team from Ireland. Beyond...
Posted in Riobamba 6-12-2023 by Annie Lockmiller & Paco Romero, Program Coordinators
We can’t believe the time is almost here. We would like to express how excited we are to meet all of you this summer. We, your Program Coordinators, have spent the last months in Riobamba planning a dynamic 14-day itinerary. We have made so many amazing connections...
