Today, August 5th, we had our second free day where we had the chance to explore the town of Riobamba, and what it had to offer on our own. We woke up later than we usually do which gave a lot of people time to sleep in from all the hard work we did yesterday.
For breakfast, we had scrambled eggs, yogurt, strawberries, hot chocolate, and the bread, which we all love. Then we split up into three groups, where we had the chance to explore, like going to Plaza Roja, trying new places to eat, getting our nails done, and talking to our families at the Internet Cafe.
Then we met back up to have lunch at Roma Santa, where we ate cream soup, baked chicken and rice, and a coffee cream. Afterwards, we split up in groups and continued our adventures. Some of the places we went to were: Happy Pollo, a local chain restaurant that serves fried chicken, Cafe de Paris, a coffee shop, and Crepe & Company, a dessert shop that sells delicious crepes. After our last moments of exploring on our own we met back for dinner at Roma Santa.
We made our own burritos and danced Bachata. Next, we came back to the hostel where we had our nightly meetings, and welcomed our new leaders of the day for tomorrow. Overall, today was really relaxed and enjoyable where we had the chance to spend more time with our peers outside of our usual structured schedule.
Being leaders of the day was a very intensive task from the end of last night to the end of today. We took on a lot of responsibility, making sure everyone was safe and healthy. Also, we had to make sure that we managed time and everyone made it to the hostel in one piece with also a few other items. We realized that being leaders takes a lot of courage, commitment, and compassion (Our three Cās). Today as a whole made us stronger individuals and better leaders for the future.
Hello Glimpsers! Great blog Naren and Alexia! Sounds like you guys had a well deserved, relaxing free day! Girls your nails look beautiful!
Arri, it was so good to hear your beautiful voice this morning! Father and I are so very proud of you! We miss you so much and we can’t wait to see you on Wednesday! We love you ??
Have a lot of fun climbing the volcano tomorrow Glimpsers! Look out for one another. Be safe and God bless!
Sounds like you all had a relaxing day. I loved speaking to you this morning Sara. It was a great surprise. Everyone misses and loves you. We cannot wait to see that beautiful smile.
Love,
Mom
Hello Glimpsers! I enjoyed reading about your fun day and seeing the pictures! Your nails looks so beautiful!! I even recognized a certain hand!
Soleil – so good to hear from you yesterday! Sorry I didn’t pick up right away but glad you tried Dad. š
We miss you as well but are also very proud of you! š
Love, love, love you!
Julie enjoy your last days, every one is doing a great job. Be safe Dios te Bendiga y la Virgen te Cuide. Love youuuuuuuu ?? grandma from Puerto Rico.
This is your day Mikaela! I know you have been looking forward to it!
You got a manicure??!!?? Yes, I recognize those fingers anywhere… I can’t believe it! ? glad you all had a nice relaxing day!