Hola!
Today we finished our CAP project, how exciting! Today we completed painting two murals, creating school games, cleaning up the school, and planting some plants. Much paint somehow got onto everyone´s hands but it will come off eventually (let’s hope). We split into two groups once more to finish both murals and both teams did an amazing job!
The great staff at Martiniano Guerrero Freire School gave us each a cup of fruit to enjoy while we continued working. A bit after, our amazing cook Isabel brought us more delicious food on-site. We were able to accomplish everything we had hoped for in this project and more thanks to our outstanding team. After finishing the project, presenting it to Susanita (the principal of Martiniano), and receiving some very cute llama keychains as a gift for our hard work, we went back to the hotel for some free time.
After having some time to ourselves, we went to Roma Santa to get some more tasty food made by the amazing Isabela y Edison. There, a surprise was waiting for Yaretzy and Quentin in honor of their birthdays. Isabel baked a delicious chocolate cake. It proved difficult to blow out the candles (we quickly realized they were trick candles LOL). After eating, we danced until we could no longer dance. We danced to both Ecuadorian and Mexican music. It was a beautiful experience!
At 8:30 pm, we had our nightly meeting when we passed the torch to the wonderful Eden and Sammy. Sammy showed us her juggling skills and Eden showed us her gorgeous fashion designs. We hope to have another great day tomorrow at Chimborazo!
Happy Birthday to Quentin, FELIZ 17!
Yaretzy and Quentin OUT
The school looks fantastic! I am so impressed with all of your talents! Another amazing day and so much to read about it. The pics are so cute and I love the music and dancing. I can’t wait to hear some Ecuadorian music when you get home! Miss you so much Will!! 🙂
Happy birthday Yaretzy and Quentin!
Thanks for the great update Yaretzy and Quentin! And a very happy birthday to you both! Those trick candles will get you every time. The finished project looks so nice! Great work done by all! What you guys are doing for the community is really generous and kind! Eden, it is truely heart-warming to see you enjoying your many new experiences! We miss you lots!! Love ya! Mom and Dad
I am sorry about yesterday. I couldn’t talk for to you for long because I was driving. I hope you are doing very good ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday Quentin! How fun that Yaretzy and Quentin now have Ecuadorian bday experiences!
The murals are amazing. You guys are truly talented and creative! The cleanup and planting looks good, too. The students will be so happy to learn in such a beautiful space.
Thank you for including the videos! They were really fun to watch.
I feel like I’m getting to know you all through the blogs. 🙂
Can’t wait to hear about Chimborazo. It is an impressive mountain! 🙂
Lola, ILYSMMTYWEK
Queen Leo
P.S. To LOLA:
Truffles has been staying in my apartment since Monday June 19. She is such a love. We need a CAT. 🙂
P.P.S to LOLA:
Are there indigenous horoscopes to study in Ecuador?
Fantastic day!! You guys’ work make a difference. The school is full of love and happiness. Music and dancing are awesome!! Proud of you Glimpses.
Happy birthday Yaretzy and Quentin !!
Katie, enjoy! Miss you and love you 🙂
So impressed with what you have all accomplished in just a short time! Truly inspiring!
So many accomplishments in such a short period of time! Truly inspiring!
Part 2 of: EMILY I’M SO SORRY I DIDN’T PICK UP YOUR CALL. I will make it up to you LOL. Also Kingston and Charlotte said hello 👋
Happy belated birthday to Yaretzy and Quentin! The party looks like a blast- you guys really know how to celebrate.
Thank you everyone for documenting the CAP, the end result looks fantastic! I’m impressed by how quickly everything was completed.
Looking forward to Chimborazo!
Lola and friends… happy birthday to your 2 friends. Chocolate cake looks amazing. Put a stamp on a piece and send it to us. The murals are fabulous. What a creative group of illustrators and painters.. then gardening, dancing and more food. I can’t wait to find out what you have been eating and hope you will cook the new tasting food for us. You and your group are all amazing. The school has certainly been made to look more inviting to the teachers and students. Free night is what you all deserved. Off to another place tomorrow. Can’t wait to read all about your day tomorrow. Sdml. Moon beams and jelly beans.
All our love,
Nana and Pop
Love the murals!!! Great teamwork. So wonderful to see everyone really having so much fun learning about culture and language in Ecuador.
Elizabeth, I made blueberry pancakes for brunch but realized I miss eating shrimp & grits with you. We love you! 🤟🏾
Mom & Dad
Love your pictures-we love hearing all the fun things you guys are doing. Great job teamwork always brings joy to the children.
Wow…all your hard work has paid off. Great job done by everyone. So impressed with the group project. Please keep on posting updates and pictures, love seeing everyone’s smiles. Happy Birthday to both leaders of the day!! Hope you both enjoyed your special day.
such an amazing experience. Love the knee painting and the dancing. All the art work looks great, and I love how much fun everyone is having.