Dear Global Glimpse friends and family,
Today we had a day full of fun while learning about Andean and Ecuadorean culture. We learned about Andean history, food, and lifestyle while in Palacio Real. Our speaker Selena taught us about how their community got its name and what its history was like on a walk around the area. On this walk, we all walked a llama and tried some llama meat during the lunch they served us. Local artist Pablo painted some murals for the community and talked about the relationship between art and the Andean culture before giving us some rocks and wooden spoons to paint. When we got back from Palacio Real, we went on a tour of the city and learned more about the history of Riobamba and how it became the city we know today. We also tried cholitas, which are pastries filled with brown sugar that were delicious. We went to eat dinner after our city tour from our food providers Isabella and Nelson, and then had our nightly meeting at the hotel. We appreciate your comments and hope you continue writing them, thank you!
From,
Gianna and Kiana.
Lots of fun! Thanks for sharing the Andean culture. Awesome! wooden spoon drawing is really cool 🙂
Great Pictures! Thank you so much for sharing so many views of the day. We look forward to a chance in the future to walk a Llama, but not sure if we would want to eat one! Kudos to all those willing to try something new. Its cool you got to learn a lot about Andean and Ecuadorean culture. It must be fascinating to take in all of this information. Miss you Eden!
Sounds like a busy, amazing day!
What a fun and fascinating day! Thanks for the great update and the beautiful pictures. I am so happy to see so many smiling faces. I can’t wait for the next udpates!
Thank you Gianna and Kiana for the post and your leadership!
Love seeing everyone explore Riobamba and learn/engage with Andean and Ecuadorean culture.
Llama meat?! I’m curious: What does it taste like? 🙈 Waittt did meat come from the llama in the photo? 😭
Take care!
P.S. Can y’all please smuggle some cholitas pastries back to the States? Thank you in advance!
What an amazing day! Lola and crew, I’m so excited for you all! Love seeing the painting session and the llama spoon is amazing! Sending hugs! Love and miss you Lola!
What a fantastic trip it seems you’re having! I’ll ensure your father has a wonderful Father’s Day. Charlie – bedroom paint job: we are cleaning the walls. No painting yet. Miss you!
Hello Global Glimpsers – we enjoyed reading about your exciting day walking llamas (so cool!), seeing art and cultural spaces, and painting representations of your visit so far. I can only imagine the daily awe and amazement you are experiencing in Ecuador. Thinking good thoughts for continued learning, growing and giving back. Can’t wait to read the next blog post!
Lola
You are in charge of the Llama. I think we will get you one for your birthday!!!!!!!!!
LOLA LOLA LOLA
Lola Lola Lola. What a wonderful experience on your adventure you are on. I love the pics. I look at them every time I pass the computer And you are wondering what to write on your college essays. The words will be falling onto the pages. In my life I would never have had the courage to leave the block I grew up on. What you and your new Global Glimpse friends are doing is incredible. Being immersed in another culture is just the gift of your life. Is Spanish the main language? What are the different foods you are experiencing. Are you sleeping in a dorm like experience. I want to know all. What is the time difference.? Mama said you sound so happy with all you are doing. We love you
Nans and Pop
Hi Lola
What a day you are having. What a beautiful country you are in. Just have the best time today and tomorrow will be another new day.
Your ever loving Nans
Awesome pictures!!! So excited to see you all learning something new every day. We miss you Elizabeth! Dad was happy to get the grill stuff for Father’s Day! Naomi is still lazy as usual. – _ – Love you, Mom
Lola. You are a rockstar. Can you fit the llama in your suitcase. We lived near a llama farm in Otis. Are you hiking and viewing beautiful scenery. Keep up Your fantastic experience. Can’t wait to hear every word. Sdml
Much love
Nana and Pop
Dearest Kiana,
I am so happy & excited to read about your adventures!!
I love you & miss you very much. Love, mom.
I miss you Kiana. Hope you’re having a great time. Can’t wait until you get back home and tell me all about your adventures.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YARE everyone misses you and i hope you’re having a good time 🙂
HI MILOOO! I miss you guys, tell Maria that I got yarn for like 2.70$ each. Love you guys <3
-Yare