Well, today was different. The day started out at 6:45 in the AM with Carson and I waking up everyone. Waking up 8 of the girls though was very funny since 7 of them hid in a small shower stall as Carson and I knocked on their doors for a solid 5 minutes. Then they popped out laughing like hyenas. Next, we preceded to consume a 🔥 breakfast then we drove off to the Chimborazo area for the FUN DAY!!! We took some pictures at a couple of spots then drove off to our last stop of our FUN DAY!!! on Chimborazo🌋. We hiked to a forest at 13,000 feet above sea level and took more pictures. Some of the glimpsers that have not experienced a hike before persevered through the elevation, and the rain that started on the way back. But still the group had a ton of fun. We had a 🔥 lunch then came back to the hostel to have free time. One group during free time went down the street to a bakery and corner store for bagels and snacks. “But alas, bagels they were not” -Carson, as there were no bagels at said bakery. Instead we settled on 💥 bread. Next was dinner and the nightly meeting which were both very entertaining. Today we learned the importance of layering up and being prepared along with pushing one another past a comfort zone to grow as leaders and as people. (And the importance of being earnest. Once again this one is on Carson)
The things that surprised us the most today were; how good we are at singing on the bus during the trips, how tight we have become as a unit. “We are no longer separate schools we are Riobamba 1A.” -Danielle. Finally, the hills are alive with the sound of leadership. (props to anyone who knows what movie that quote is from. Please comment!!!)
Today, we were most proud of ourselves and our peers with how they handled the weather, the altitude, and the long and bumpy bus rides. Being El Lider Del Dia was an extravagant experience, the day was different then the days of the past, the little moments had the biggest impacts. The vastness of the mountainous terrain inspired awe in the minds of both the ELDDs and the Fellow glimpsers. (This is all Carson)
Finally, we learned that inspiration doesn’t always come from an external force, #Bars *Drops the mic*
BTW— shoutout to everyone’s mom.
Sound of Music. Fun Days are just as important as work days and they all sound like wonderful days.
Stay warm everybody! I can only imagine what a great adventure you all had! Stay hydrated to be able to withstand the altitude guys! Great job and great writing! Keep up the awesome work!
Shoutout to all the glimpsers and their leaders!
Love, Bryan’s mom! 🙂
I’ll take those views any day of the week over skyscrapers. I am so glad everyone is coming together as one and are learning to become a family. Stay warm and hydrate yourselves, please keep writing and can’t wait to see more pictures Bryan.
Keep enjoying the experience! Miss you flaco!
Nice to read your post, Pete & Carson! Your high energy and enthusiasm shines! Interesting that you mention being prepared & you get the day with the hiking trip – a little Troop 16 coming through? Great pictures – keep them coming and of course, your reference is The Sound of Music. And Pete, I’m thinking you had some influence on that “1A”? Have fun and enjoy the rest of the experience.
BTW – shoutout to all the Glimpsers from our family.
Awesome pics! Such beautiful scenery. It really seems like you all are making such wonderful friendships. Danielle bumpy rides, high altitudes? I’m sure it wasn’t easy, but hopefully you persevered like the leader said. Enjoy from Chicago, sweltering in 88 degrees. Love you Danielle! MOM