ɐíp lǝp soñǝɹɐƃnl snʇ ǝp ɐloɥ
We woke up this morning at 7am, our earliest morning yet. The group took two busses to the rural community in El Molino, Guamote. After driving though thicc fog on a mountain’s edge, we barely arrived in one piece:) We were introduced to Cesar, Manuelita, and Reynaldo, three locals that welcomed us with open arms to their community. For breakfast, we had a wonderful variety of beans, salad, corn, cheese, two types of tea, and a crunchy bread with thicc honey.
Afterwards, we were divided into three groups consisting of the wheat group, the rock group, and the food group. The wheat group scaled up a large mountain with thin air. Along with playing with the children, we harvested wheat and captured memories on our two cameras. Up from the mountain, we could see the rock group collecting rocks to build a house for eight 3-week-old piglets. And special thanks to Haylin, Asia, and Ashley for giving a hand in cooking our delicious lunch that included quinoa soup, spicy salsa, chicken, rice, plantains, and raspberry juice (that Manny spilled all over the floor with a passion).
To conclude our experience in the rural community, we gave a big thanks to our hosts and presented them with some gifts on behalf of our Global Glimpse Delegation.
Following the hour long bus ride back to the hotel, we had a quick 45 minute break to cool off before coming again for a reflection of the experience. After a discussion of the day’s activities, we took a mid-trip evaluation for out GG Leaders and PCs. Subsequently, the group had a quick energizer and 20 minutes break to freshen up before dinner.
For dinner, we had an American variety of burgers, vegetarian burgers, lactose-free burgers, fries, and a scrumptious tea created by our Mama Isabelle. Shoutout to our DJ, Nelson, aka DJ Doctor Strange!
We then headed back to the hotel where we held our nightly meeting and passed the torch to the talented Beth, Ashley, and Jesus, tomorrow’s LDD leaders. We are sure that they will do a marvelous job at keeping up with the Question of the Day. 
Sincerely,
Desiree, Manny, & Emily
All right Bets! way to haul those rocks. We can finally see you in focus. 🙂
I do hope that wasn’t your call I missed earlier today… Maybe you (unlike your sister on hers) will send a postcard to tell us about the trip in “real”time.
Dearest Peen,
Yeen and I have a new life motto, that goes a little something like this;
“If at first you don’t succeed, pack your bags.”
– Aubrey, Pitch Perfect
So, we did. And here’s a brief song about it. ( tune of party in the USA)
We hopped in the car of the penix house
With our food and our new aux cord
Driving for so long with nothing to do yeah
We got pretty bored
Pulled up to the hotel
here we are for the first time
The beach is right there, we can see it with our own eyes
This is all so dandy
Everything is so sandy
Yeen has already bought two tee shirts
Yos tripped on the dresser, and now her knee hurts
We were really doubting why we came here
Until we went to the pier
And the ocean was really cool
Unlike the tiny pool!
So we take our shoes off
Run run right through the sand
There are so people here
The water feels really nice
Mom can we get some rice
Took some bomb pics
Did a few tricks
Tracked some sand back to our room
Yeah yeah yeeeaaah
Mom wishes we had a broom
Yeah yeah yeeeaaah
This getaway was overdue.
Clairita!
Your trip seems to be getting more amazing with each successive blog! We SO love the pictures, and seeing you with so many wonderful new friends in this beautiful land!
Every description of your meals makes us hungry! I’m so bummed I didn’t get to hear your voice the other day when you called, but Mom gave me a blow by blow account of your conversation…WOW!
Danny and Renee are also very excited and impressed with you on your trip, and of course, send you their love.
Your cat is confused about your absence…we keep showing her your pictures, but she just wants to be in your office, and shred the plant on the kitchen table…
Mom and I are so proud of what you’re doing, and can’t wait to see you and hug you endlessly!
Piglets??? You have piglets??? See what you can do about sneaking one or two into your suitcase on your way home!
You are the Bamba!
Love, Mom and Dad