After many days of waking up early, we were all treated to an earlier wake up call at 8:00. We had a typical amazing breakfast provided by La Primavera. Then we prepped everyone with a mental warm up before we left to work with Manitos Trabajadores. Manitos Trabajadores is an organization that works with children who have to work to support their family. They provide lunch for them every Saturday and play games with them so that at least one day out of the week, the kids can experience a real childhood. When we arrived at Parque Maldonado, we met the children and set off on our journey to be in their shoes, and experience their hardships in working on the streets of Riobamba. We came back exhausted and emotionally connected to the children. We bonded more over the humble lunch Manitos Trabajadores provided for us, and said our goodbyes to the children we worked with.
We made it back to La Primavera and prepared our presentation for our CAP Project. We nervously poured into the presentation room as we waited for Mauricio, the Carlos Garbay Farm head manager. We presented for Mauricio, who was enthusiastic to hear all of our great ideas. We were all successful in determining our priorities for the CAP Project, although it took longer than expected. This led to prolonged free time for everyone’s hard work. We had a nice pasta dinner at La Primavera, then headed to our nightly meeting. We all prepared for the Sun Festival tomorrow, and got to hear Michaela and Bri sing a beautiful song for their talent, and Sebastian’s cool double-jointed shoulder blade. We ended the night with some fun free time!
Such fantastic things happening for, with and by these kids. So proud of their work and excited about their experience. Keep it up Glimpsers!
Hi Everyone! Glad to hear everyone is having fun and learning about the culture!
Michaela,
We miss you and can’t wait for you to sing for us at home! Don’t shy away from the camera we want to see you. Love you!
What an adventure! Each day more exciting than the last. Your project sounds like it will have a significant impact. Best of luck. Very proud of you.
Wow Glimpsers! You are accomplishing such incredible things. Cherish each day, and your amazing, unique, experiences.
Lydia, we are so happy for you and proud of the work you and all the Glimpsers are doing. We miss you and look forward to seeing you next Saturday.
This is an amazing story! Today was a valuable experience with the children of Riobamba that I’m sure everyone will remember for a long time. Bravo to organizations like Manitos Trabajadores for all that they do for the kids of Riobamba. And a big thumbs up to all of you Global Glimpsers! We are so proud of you!
You guys are living your best lives right now! Glad that you are there to experience the culture, contribute in your own ways and have fun! Bri you have no idea how excited I am that you are allowing people to hear your beautiful voice. Just know it shocked us all at home to hear that. Good luck! I love you both and I will see you soon <3
I am sure the word GRATITUDE really hits home after a day such as this. It pulls my heart strings and causes me to have gratitude for what we have and all you guys are doing for these kids. Proud of you all. Many hugs!
I’m so proud of you Lydia! Looks like an amazing trip and you all are accomplishing and giving so much ! I miss you and so do Cooper, Frances and Bella! Enjoy the last few days. I can’t wait to see you on Saturday. Safe travels home!
Lots of love,
Mom