Hello everyone! This is John writing from Riobamba, Ecuador at the end of our first day here!
Our day started with waking up at 7:30am and taking a 4-hour bus ride from Quito, through the Andes Mountains, to the beautiful city of Riobamba.
We arrived at our accommodation, and got a chance to unpack and wash up in our rooms. The hotel is BEAUTIFUL, and has so many awesome spaces to meet and chat with friends, and to get to know one another. Then, we all got to meet the owners of our Hotel, Pablo, Nelly, and Raul, who told us important rules for our stay. Then we went to Roma Santa and met Isabel and her son Nelson, who are responsible for making our meals everyday. She told us she would be our “Mom” and we should treat her restaurant like our home…
…and then we tried her food! WOW. Marinated beef, pasta salad, rice, popcorn, fresh raspberry juice, and we were all so completely full!
After dinner, we had an important seminar on health and safety, and then we were treated to a surprise…a dance class of authentic Ecuadorian dances!
We got to see traditional dress for different native peoples of Ecuador, learn some of the basic steps, and the highlight was definitely trying on some of the clothes, and then watching the “Devil” dance for us! We made new friends and J.C. showed them some of our moves from NYC!
We then had some free time, and some of us went to the store and bought some yummy snacks. Then before long it was time for dinner, and we were treated to delicious fried chicken, potatoes with pesto, and fresh vegetables – oh, and CAKE! It’s already been quite the feast!
When we came home, we had our first nightly meeting, and sent lots of Big Love to Ana, Jerry, and Javier for helping us today. Tomorrow our Leaders of the Day will be myself and Chrissy, our other Global Glimpse Leader, and we will be learning more about the geography of Riobamba and doing a walking tour.
Hello!
Sounds like you guys had a great day!
It’s nice that you guys started off by meeting everyone and had these great meals.
Loving the pictures, looks like you guys are enjoying Riobamba so far!! ?
Looking forward to hearing more and seeing more pictures.
Lots of love,
Jenny
Love you it was great -Asma
Awesome! So happy that you all are ha in such a great time!
Awww…
These pics are awesome!
Hi Joelle!
We miss you…
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Hi Anais, Marco, Sierra, Thomas, John, and Chrissy – so glad you arrived safely in Riobamba! What a feast you’re describing for both lunch and dinner – so jealous! Can’t wait to hear more about your geography lesson and the walking tour. We send you all our BCS love! We are crew!
This is so exciting! I know all of you will be so impactful to the community you’ll be supporting during your stay. I can’t wait to read about your adventures for the day. On your return you all must teach us some of those traditional dance moves.
Hi John, Chrissy, Anais, Marco, Sierra, and Thomas!
It sounds like you are all having a wonderful time. I can’t wait to see your new dance moves! I’m curious which of our core school’s values have been most important during your journey so far? Safe travels and looking forward to seeing your next post.
Todd
Hey John, Chrissy and Glimpsers! What an incredible first day in Riobamba! A delight for all your senses 🙂 I’m looking forward to following your journey. Big Love to all of you for your Courage, Compassion and Commitment that brought you this far. Enjoy every minute, it goes by fast!
This sounds and looks awesome! I hope you all are keeping a journal to reflect and draw in as you experience this. That writing is so invaluable for remembering the feelings and details of the experience years from now:)
Wow!! Everything sounds so amazing! So happy and proud of all of you!
Lucia
Great pictures so happy you got to experience this have lots of fun and learn a lot.
Hey guys and gals! Hope you are all well and enjoy your time there. I expect stories when you get back to school! Proud of all of you!
Hello Asma & everyone!!
Wow sounds like you guys are having a great time. So happy to hear that, can’t wait to hear more!
Love,
Shefa
Hi Carlos! It’s Nani and the rest of the family. We love you so much and we are so proud of you. We hope you’re having fun!!
Wow, I am so impressed, the pictures are lovely. Reading the blog was very emotional. This experience would change your life forever and I hope everyone is keeping a journal.
Have fun and be happy.
Hey Glimpsers! So glad to hear you are having such an awesome experience. Continue to have a wonderful time. Best as always
Awww I’m glad you guys are enjoying. Aye yo Joseph try to control yourself, no 1500. I miss you and can’t wait to hear about your trip. I know you hate pictures but try and get in there more. I love you dingaling ❤️.
What an incredible day and journey. Looking forward to hearing more ❤️