Today, we started with our second day of English tutoring which overall ran much more smoothly due to lessons we learned from yesterday’s experience. After teaching, we headed to Guamote with the purpose of visiting an indigenous community. Since our theme was working like a local, we spent the afternoon learning about Cesar, who was the ex-president of his indigenous community. He was very open and proud to teach us about his Kichwa culture and the daily lives of his community. We were able to get a glimpse of the value that agriculture has on these people and their satisfaction with the resources that they have. After, we gladly assisted them by bringing down materials to build a shed using the assembly line technique. After we completed our work, we took a walk along the fields to get to Cesar’s house, where his wife and daughter greeted us with a delicious traditional Kichwa meal.
What resonated with us throughout the day was how happy Cesar and the rest of the community were. They had to manage a field which stretched many acres, but rather than seeing it as work, they saw it as an enjoyable daily activity. Some may think that they are living in poverty, but that never crossed our minds when we were there. Though they don’t have much money, they were satisfied with what they have. It made us realize that living in a remote indigenous community doesn’t necessarily mean that you are living in poverty. It was so nice seeing a family living in this type of environment and being so content and at peace with what they have.
From the experiences of these past few days, we were able to capture what it’s like to live in a developing country in this day and age. Experiencing the humbleness and gratitude of the community has made us reflect on our own actions. Seeing their lifestyle firsthand, we noticed how different our worlds are yet we share the same pride in our cultures. Being the LDDs today has opened a portal into what it’s like to take initiative as young leaders. We realized that going to a community and experiencing their lives first hand gives us a perspective we would never get if we didn’t take advantage of the type of opportunities that programs like Global Glimpse provides.
Zania & Kami
RB1A after English tutoring at UE Kolping.
Washing dishes after our Kichwa meal.
RB1A at Guamote with Cesar and his family.
Our LDDs, Kami and Zania, leading our nightly meeting.
RB1A at Guamote after working in the fields.
Today’s Lideres Del Dia, Zania and Kami.
Hey to all my Overfelt peeps!
It is really incredible to read about ll your experiences and I am so happy to know you all are truly embracing and enjoying Ecuador…San Jose and I miss you guys but I am proud of all of you!
Love,
Devyn
You all are having good experience and learning lots of new things. All the best to all of you.
It’s wonderful to read about all the activities everyday !
Thank you all for he pics and the blog! Looks like you are all learning so much and having fun at the same time! Enjoy! Can’t wait to hear more…
Does anyone have pics of that shed? 😀
This is really impressive that you guys are experiencing the local culture at different levels and connecting with various locals. Again, I liked to thanks the organizer and the leaders for planning and leading the activities. It sounds amazingly fun and full of inspiration.
Hey Gianny ! I’m so happy you guys are enjoying Riobamba as much as i did ! Can’t wait to read your blog when you’re leader of the day ! All of us PHS ambassadors are reading your blogs eagerly as we reminisce on our trips ! Hope you’re doing well ! Have a safe trip (:
Hey Gianny I know you haven’t had leader of the day yet, but I am so proud of you for joining this program, it really opens your eyes and allows you to create some precious bonds, I love you and prosper mi companies. Miss you!
Hey Gianny I know you haven’t had leader of the day yet, but I am so proud of you for joining this program, it really opens your eyes and allows you to create some precious bonds, I love you and prosper mi amor. Miss you!
This trip seems awesome !! Wish you guys the best experiences !!!! With lots of love from PWORLD – ambassador serg (C3A) 🤪
Hey Liv!
Missing you so much,, and wOwZa ~ already day 2 of tutoring! Señora Schleimer would be very proud. Lesson plans for the win.
luh u b!
Dina
Hi Mimi!
I miss you and I hope you’re having fun! Can’t wait to hear back from the adventures you had at Educador. I love you!
-Wendy
Thank you for the quality of the missives!
You are all clearly having a wonderful experience.
Love,
Ha & Drew
Sounds like a great trip so far. Missing our son but his brother has taken over the house. We are very proud of all of you and look forward to learning more about the experience.
Eddie Maxwell
#zanias#1fannn