Good evening GG faithful, Daniel here. Today has been quite the ride as all your sons, daughters, friends and family members have LITERALLY reached the top of the world. With Ecuador being the furthest point from the center of the Earth, our hike to the tallest mountain in Ecuador was a breathtaking experience to say the least.
Aldair here. The day started off with a 6 am wake up followed by breakfast at 7. After breakfast we were off to Chimborazo to start our 4 hour hike. During our ride there we made a restroom stop to then find out it was 30 degrees not to mention how windy it was. Although it was tough, everyone fought for everyone. There were times where people got very tired due to the thin air, but Daniel and I were there to motivate everyone and keep on going and not give up.
Daniel here again. We hiked through a mountainous forest and reached a beautiful view of our main goal: Chimborazo (AKA the top of the world). Once we had the proverbial eyes on the prize, the motivation grew tenfold. The mountain we saw on every bus ride from every store and on every block was within reach. By that time, we drove to Chimborazo’s base camp to witness the graves of those who risked their lives to climb the snowy behemoth. Also, we hiked through clouds to be pleasantly surprised with a beautiful view of Riobamba below us.
Aldair again. Following the 4 hour hike, we drove to lunch in San Juan, Eucador. After lunch, we returned to the hostel. Back in the hostel, we participated in energizers and program seminars followed by the famous nightly meeting.
Overall, today was a fun, yet challenging, day for all of us because we weren’t used to breathing the thin air in Ecuador. However, today was worth pushing oursleves since at the end of the day, we got to have a closer and beautiful view of Chimborazo.
Daniel here for the last time. Today was bittersweet. From the moment we learned of Ecuador’s mountainous characteristics, many of our interests were piqued by the tallest mountain inhabiting it. To our surprise, Chimborazo just so happened to be the furthest point from the center of the Earth and, therefore, closest to the sun. As we waited it go for the entire trip, it went by in the blink of an eye. Althought it feels as just seconds ago we were up there, the memories and the images will be everlasting.
From Aldair and Daniel, goodnight to all reading the blog and stay tuned tomorrow night for Global Glimpse’s newest fun-filled post!
Shoutouts:
Eliezer – Shoutout to mom. Love you ans miss you! Shoutout to SAT, I miss you.
Monique – Shoutout to my teddy bear Bryshere the new family member.
Lisa – Shoutout to my momma; shoutout to my sista. Luv ya! LOL.
Chelsea – Shoutout to my mamasitas.
Randy – Shoutout to my mom, love you and see you very soon.
Daniel – Shoutout to my mom, Jacqueline, Aunt Diana, Uncle Caesar, Grandmother Ramona, & cousins. Love you and miss you all!
Wow!! What an accomplishment. That hike up to the “top of the world” must have been a defining moment for you all. How wonderful and exciting! Now that you’ve reached the “top of the world” it should inspire you to know that skies the limit when it comes to the possibilities available to you in your lives. This group of GGr’s are awesome!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
DANNY BABY I LOVE YOU!!! I Miss you and am so proud of you!!! See you soon
Wow…not only just proud of Randy my son but all of you guys everyday when i read the blog is more interesting,so glad you all are having this adventure…can’t wait to see my baby again and hear all from him,but for now enjoy this days cause you almost come back home…yeeeeeeaaaaa…
I hope you guys keep this friendship forever…miss you alex and like you said see you soon papi.muuuuuaaaahhhhh….Mom
Eliezer I’m so happy for you .Please Talk to your Sister she miss you.
Danny, this is awesome! I’m sure the view was breathtaking. Way to go on the 4 hour hike, I’m sure that was super tiring but worthwhile! Sending you good vibes and lots of love.
Your cousin, Emily xoxo