Today we were the first leaders of day and it was such a success. We started our day waking everyone which was extremely difficult due the fact that we struggle waking up early, however, we quickly got our mood up after eating a delicious meal at La Tortilla, which consisted of a Tortilla Francesa and fresh fruit. After breakfast we went to the community of llulumdongo and we met so many amazing people and kids from the small communities
We interviewed them so we can be able to know what they need at the small daycare.The daycare was called Pachamama and was filled with adorable kids from 1 to 4 years old. The daycare was very different compared to the ones in the US because the infrastructure was not adequate to have a quality daycare for children to improve and grow. For instance, the sinks were not functioning, there were no sinks available for children, the bathrooms were not sanitary, there were limited resources, no access to purified water, and much more. Overall, this daycare was lacking resources, and the government funding was not enough. After their interview, we played with the kids and got to know them a little.
After that we headed back to hotel and we had a discussion on what we learned and saw. We brainstormed about the school’s essential needs and the projects we could do.Then we had an amazing free time that we all enjoyed playing games and taking naps. Lastly we we had a great dinner at La tortilla which consisted of mashed potatoes and meat, and where we shared amazing stories. To end the night we passed the torch to Janvi and Joyce at the nightly meeting.
so glad you’re having fun bridgette bby!!! also glad to see you aren’t sick from
the altitude ‘:) but i miss you sm!! greetings from colima ❤️
Meghana, it is very nice to see you experiencing life, people and culture in Ecuador. I am sure these are beautiful memories you will treasure all your life. Enjoy, learn and help as best as you can and don’t miss Hobbes too much 🙂 He is doing fine. Take care.
Love
Shoba aunty ❤️
Happy you guys are all doing great! Bridgette we all still miss you here but eveyday I think of all the amazing things your doing and I’m happy you get to experience it all! We’re all doing good. Dads getting better and everyone is just waiting for you to come back! Hope you had an amazing day.. sounds like you did! Anyways love you lots sis ❤️
Thanks for the updates. Looks like a good learning experience and the pictures with kids look adorable. Meghana, I see a puppy on your side 🙂 What is his/her name?
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
amma, nanna, nithu and Hobbes
hey ugly, marlo, and liv ❤️ i hope you are having the time of your life’s and i can’t wait to hear about your trip bc i’m too lazy to read the blog
Great update and pics!
Hi Itzel,
I am very happy that you are having many fun experiences, and above all, that you put your skills into practice. I love you!
Robin, I’m sure you had a good time playing with the kids. Caring for others has always been one of your many great qualities. Love, Dad
Thanks for sharing the day, beautiful pictures and writing about the conditions in the daycare. Have a wonderful day!
And J, lotsa luv from all of us.
hey rania and robin i really want hotpot so please come home soon. apparently there aren’t any mosquitoes where you guys are right now and that’s super unfair considering the fact that i’ve already been bitten six times since you left. there is SO MUCH tea to spill when u guys get back (not really but i’m giving you something to look forward to) and i found out that coco hates sky which is so sad because they’re supposed to be best friends. ok i’ll go now, but don’t worry, i’ll shut the ecuaDOOR on my way out ahahahhahahahaahah.
Hi Rania!
We love you and miss you! Today was a super awesome day of going to Costco and taking the car to the mechanic.
Nice work everyone! What a wonderful opportunity to be able to make such a big difference in the little kids lives! Hugs! Miss you very much Char! Love you!
Hiii Rania!!
I miss you so much!! Wednesday’s are our (let’s go out and eat and not I bite anyone else days!) So happy to see you doing something so rewarding ❤️ Update: Aslan hates mom because she lets the kittens in the house ahaha!!
Hi Bridgette,
I’m sure you are enjoying your every minute of your time there and I’m very sure your heart is filled with fulfillment everyday. I know all you wanted is to help and that’s one thing crossed out of your bucket list. Another is for “making a difference.” In your own way, ALL of you are making a huge difference to this world. We, all who follow this journey of yours are very proud of each and every glimpsers. You are not just communicating with those kids and playing with them; you are inspiring them and giving them hope. You are not just doing projects; you are all showing them how it is to be human; you are opening their little eyes for something great to look forward to each day. I am so happy that you are able to see Ecuador and do this mission, Bridgette. Keep up the great work! We are all as proud as you are. We love you and I can’t thank you enough for setting such a great example to Donnica and Derek. Can’t wait to see you and hear all of your exciting stories.
–Love you–Chianti
Hi Buddy Olivia,
We miss you back home! I hope that you are learning lots about the culture and people of Ecuador. Love, your Fam.
Hola Azul Y Jackey… Me siento muy feliz por ustedes de verles poder ayudar a otros … es una hermosa experiencia que nunca olvidarán. Den siempre lo mejor de ustedes. Las extrañamos!!! No pasa nadaaaa😜😜🥰🥰