Hi all!
Today we had the opportunity to visit one of the indigenous sites located in the mountains of Ecuador. This cultural immersion included learning about medicinal plants in the botanical garden and even a ritual cleansing ceremony! Apart from visual exposure to indigenous communities, we were able to see the lasting impacts of colonization, and its modern day parallel, globalization in terms of creating strains upon indigenous communities. Altogether, this experience allowed us to be more conscious of the fact that these individual societies exist and thrive apart from the technology-based world that we are so accustomed to.
Being co-Lideres Del Dia was an amazing opportunity to foster more connection within the group, as it was one of our first days out and about. Organized activities and bonding through soccer and other games really helped form a greater connection and sense of community among us. We look forward to everything else planned for this trip and know that our group will have fun no matter what!
With love,
Sajel and Lailah
P.S. Scroll down for some BTS of our adventures today! 🙂
Glimpser Christian with a new friend!
Group of Glimpsers with a nine month old llama.
Glimpsers had the opportunity to try cuy, or as you might call it, guinea pig.
Glimpsers participated in different traditional dances from various indigenous communities, and even got to try on some dance wear.
Sounds like fun!
Hi Lupe, we miss you,
-Your Family
You all are learning so much about Ecuador during the course of each day!
This is absolutely wonderful!
Good morning, afternoon or evening my Dearest Granddaughter Brittany Mack . I love ❤️ you so much. I am overjoyed as to how God is using you. Continue to allow Him to direct you. Keep that beautiful smile while sharing LOVE wherever you go. I am blessed by the pictures that we see of your Mission Trip each day. Blessings on you. Love Granny Barbara Mack. Poppy sends his ❤️ LOVE
Sounds like you all are learning and having fun that’s great !!! Mommy love and miss you Brittany 😘
Love and Miss you Alison ❤️ (Btw I’m going’s to borrow your sat book)
Aww Ali you look so cute! Miss you, I hope you’re having fun!❤️
Jordan, you tried guinea pig?!! I can’t wait to hear about all the other interesting food you’ve tried. Looks like such a fun time and a wonderful, cultural learning experience. Maybe… just maybe you guys won’t be so connected to your phones when you return home now that you see it’s possible to live without them 👍🏾😉. Enjoy and be safe everyone, and keep posting!
Wow, seems like ur having a great time
Love n miss u Aly, have fun
Great post and pics Sajel & Lailah!! Love seeing you all experiencing something so special and different. Tell Matthew we are NOT getting a baby Llama!
Hey Brittany I am so proud of you. Every experience will lead you closer to your destiny of greatness so be sure to take it all in. Enjoy and have fun. Love you
We love reading about your trip and seeing the pictures. Hello and miss you Sajel. Shaili says “Bonjour!!”
xoxo
Amazing pictures and thank you so much for the update! We miss you, Sajel and can’t wait to hear more about the trip.
Love you!
Aylin, that looks like so much fun! I miss you. I’m looking forward to the stories! 😊
-Dani