Hello family and friends!
Today was a free day. For breakfast, we ate pancakes, strawberries and bananas, boiled eggs, lemon tea, and coffee. After breakfast, each group went out onto the streets of Riobamba. We had to travel in groups of at least four people and it was recommended that we have at least one Spanish speaker in the group.
Today, I (Angel) attempted to go to the basketball court at Colegio Nacional Maldonado, but we could not get in because it was closed. Instead, we went to a basketball court at Parque de la Barriga where we had a two-on-two tournament. It was really fun! Others went to markets where they bought souvenirs to bring back for their families such as keychains, magnets, cuys, and llamas!
For lunch, some people had Isabel’s chicken and rice. Others went to restaurants they wanted to try. After lunch, some students went to the Museum of Natural Sciences where they were able to see creepy animals and unique animals from Ecuador. They also saw a mummy of a person that was dead for over 200 years! Some of the girls were able to do some of the guys’ nails. They bought ice cream and frozen yogurt.
For dinner, I (Izaiah) got to announce the dishes we were eating in Spanish, which were pizza and salad, and cinnamon tea. We ended the night with a great dance party for our last night in Ecuador where Corlin showed off his dance moves and did two splits! After dinner, we got back to our hotel and did the nightly meeting where me and Angel got to pass the torch to Shiloh and Saabriah. We are currently watching a movie and packing. Everyone can’t wait to see their families in two days!!
Sincerely,
Izaiah and Angel
So you all have one more day before departure, and what a great experience you all had. Trust that these experiences stay with you for along time and even give you the desire to want to visit other countries and learn about them.
Good job ya’ll!!!
Safe travel to you all.
Teishani, you seemed to be very tired, however, do enjoy the rest of time you have, I can’t wait to hear about your experiences. See you soon. Love, Mom
Sounds like the free day was full of fun as you all explored Riobamba on your own! OMG, that mummy is creeeeepy!!!! No pics of Corlin’s dance moves or splits?!? 🙂 Thanks for the post, Izaiah and Angel!
(Madison, it’s countdown until we see you! I’m sooooooooooooo excited but I know it’s bittersweet for you. Believe it or not, I feel it too. I can’t wait for us to catch up. I want to hear EVERY detail of the trip and your awesome time. I’ll try not to fall asleep. 😁 Love ya to the moon and back. ❤️ TIAB!)
Hi babyyyy glad you’re safe and had fun, can’t wait to see you tomorrowww ahhhh. Your whole family and I can’t waittt ahhh
Kai can’t wait to see you tomorrow. Make sure to pack everything that you need. Have a safe flight.
Hi Angel I’m
Happy you was leader of the day nice picture.