Hi everyone, this is Vernon Simmons. I was the first leader of the day to set the tone for the following Glimpsers, with my extroverted personality and contagious smile and the drive to do my best. I feel that I fulfilled that job to the best of my ability, but enough about me. Today is our second full day and it was full of excitement from the beginning, starting with an electrifying morning: our mental warmup and quote of the day. With that running through our minds and us being on a full breakfast belly we moved back to the hotel to learn about the culture of Guaranda and going over our safety rules again as our free day approaches. After the seminar we went on a tour through the town to grow more familiar with our temporary home. We also stopped to learn facts about the monuments around our home, and about Guaranda’s indigenous and Spanish history. After a bunch of learning and drinking water we returned back to the hotel for a little break then went to Ana’s amazing restaurant to fill up our stomachs. After lunch we went to La Guitarra, the local history museum. The ride there was very fun. As the ride went on, I got to know one of my fellow Glimpsers (Jayla) better. Talking so much made the ride so much faster and gave me a greater appreciation for each and everyone of the people on this trip. When we arrived to the museum we learned so much more about the traditions that went on in Guaranda. After being at the museum and enjoying the views, we came back to the hotel to start developing our lesson planning skills to give our English tutoring students the best experience. We began to break up into our own groups to create our personal topics for the week. I found that to be frustrating because I don’t really know the kids enough personally to build a lesson suitable for them, but by combining brains with my amazing partner (Tiger Lily) we came up with a pretty cool topic. After our daunting lesson planning we came back home. I was a little drained after being excited the whole day so i took a nap on the bus. We went out to dinner and ended the night with our daily meeting.
Awww Vernon you all look like your have s great time . To learn about another culture and country first had is an experience of an life time.
Lots of wonderful experiences. Happy to hear that you guys have learned lots of new things. I know you are taking it all in.
Bianca, I miss you so much but I’m happy you’re learning so much. Daddy saids hello and the doggies are missing you. Sending you a big hug!!
Love you mucho
Mamá
Thanks for such a great breakdown of your day!
Tiger, we love you!
-Mommy and Apache
Hi Nakhi,
Looking at all the exciting pics! You guys are having a blast! Just taking all these wonderful experiences from afar. . Hope you’re enjoying your self and learning all that you can. Looking forward to to hearing all about your adventures. Be safe, have fun and be your wonderful caring self. We love you!!! 😘
Mom
Hi Paul,
It looks like the weather is gorgeous and not too cold. Keep up the good work and get plenty of rest in between. Love Mom.
Hi Bianca, we are happy to see you in the pictures having a great time with all your new friends. Learn and have fun. And remember… you’re capable of anything! Miss you.
Hi Rubi
Love all the pictures, Thanks for posting. So happy to see you all having such a wonderful experience. Be safe, have fun and God bless you Rubi. Love mom, daddy and Chris
Hi Everyone
The pictures are telling an amazing story. Keep enjoying yourself.
Nena girl what a gwaan wid yuh?