Dear Family and Friends,
We were all a little nervous about spending our fourth of July in Ecuador away from family and friends, but I think I could speak for the group that here is starting to feel more and more like home. Today was one of our less structured days on the trip, it was a free day so we spent a lot of our time traveling the city and interacting with each other. Initially, a lot of people felt a little homesick waking up this morning because they were missing the holiday and most of us got a chance to speak to family which triggered an emotional response from the group. As the day went along though, I felt the group dynamic shift almost as if we all bonded over missing our families and it made us all closer and more comfortable. Maybe it’s not that here is starting to feel more like home but we all are starting to feel more like family.
Additionally, I would like to take time to thank our chef and his team, Cesar, for his effort in today’s meals to make us feel at home by playing American music in the restaurant and serving American food: Pancakes, Hamburgers, and Pizza.
Today we did a lot of everything. When considering what made me feel and what inspired me I would have to say above all I was inspired by my peers. Each of them brings a unique aspect to the group and I am constantly learning and growing every day from them. I am grateful for all the parents and guardians back in the States for allowing your student to participate in the Global Glimpse experience.
Restaurante Nativa for 4th of July dinner
group shot at Parque Maldonado
Hats are a key part of sun protection.
I’m happy & absolutely glad today was made extra special for the group. I know its not easy to be away from the family this holiday but I’m pretty sure everyone in the states are grateful for this amazing opportunity & can’t wait to hear all about it.
Happy 4th of July
Hope – I love you baby girl
“Maybe it’s not that here is starting to feel more like home but we all are starting to feel more like family.” What a lovely sentiment that makes us families smile inside!
I was so happy to hear your voice Asmahun. Thank you to chief Cesar for all your hard work and bringing a little bit of home today by preparing American style cuisine.
Wonderful blog post today! So sweet! Love that you’re all bonding & learning a lot about each other! LOVED hearing from you today Zach! Miss you tons! Enjoy every minute! You’re making such awesome memories! Love you!!
Leif, we feel terrible that we missed you yesterday. It would’ve been extra special to hear from you on the holiday. We’re so glad you’re soaking up the culture and making friends with your crew. We miss you!
hey kamryn and samara we miss you guys back in america. have fun 🐬
What a lovely 4th of July! So glad we finally got to talk to our glimpser!! A
Samara good job nice Blog