Today we learned four different styles of traditional Ecuadorian dances after a delicious first Ecuadorian meal at Roma Santa! We had a scenic four-hour drive from the capitol, Quito, to our final destination, Riobamba! We checked into the delightful Hotel Tren Dorado, which we learned used to be a theater! The gardens and rooms are so beautiful and the conference rooms are spacious enough for socializing after the nightly meetings–some students took it upon themselves to organize an ice-breaker card game tonight!
Our gracious chef, Isabella at Roma Santa is making traditional Ecuadorian food for us. At lunch we tried traditional quinoa soup with an exquisite chocolate cake for dessert- we learned Ecuador has the best chocolate in the world according to the International Chocolate Awards having given Pacari Chocolate the Gold Medal three years running!
After a tiring journey, the delicious meal and dance class reenergized everyone! Tonight there is a lot of laughter and bonding. Tomorrow we take a tour of the city and do a scavenger hunt to learn more about Riobamba’s rich history and significance to Ecuador’s development!
After dancing the day away!
Hello Travelers,
lots of smiling faces. Hope you are enjoying getting to know new friends.
Looks like you had a great day.
Another awaits you tomorrow.
Love you Riss!
Mama Lama
Glad to see u guys
Have a nice trip ❤u paris mommy ❤u and misses u????????????????????
Allison, we miss you ?. Looking good glimpsers!! Can’t wait for more pictures.
Love seeing my daughter smile, Miss you Sarina, but happy that your getting to have this great experience. Love your Mom & Hugs (nice Hat 🙂 )
Love seeing all those smiles! Sounds like a fabulous evening and a great day ahead!
Gaby you look like you’re having a blast yash shishter?
Oooh looks like fun! I bet $5 that my bff Gaby tripped because she gas two left feet!!! Hahaha just kidding… kinda.
Hi Bryant!…Nice hat.
Missing you!
Love Mom
Hi Emely love you and miss you ? hope you’re having a blast MOM
Hi mi princess ya vente te extrano, la neta necesito que levantes las cacas de los perritos ? love u DAD
What a beautiful picture… I love the colorful outfits… Arriba Ecuador… Did someone say that Ecuador has the Best Chocolate del mundo!!! … Lexi.. I would love to taste it ? ok… Don’t forget about me Aleksys…?? ?. … Tomorrow is the 4th of July and we will be having a BBQ… We will be thinking about you okay?… And as the night falls you will all be in our thoughts and prayers… Enjoy your adventures… Love Mama Maria and Sergio Oropeza