Hoping to see the sunrise
We ended our first week in Ecuador with a spectacular day filled with challenges, community, but most importantly with smiles. Having started the day early, everyone was a bit tired, however ready to seize the day. We took a 2 hour bus ride to a waterfall attraction located in Baños, Ecuador which marks the start of the Amazon forest. The feeling we experienced in an entirely different yet majestic landscape energized everyone for the adventure that followed. On the path to the waterfall, there was a suspension bridge that stood as both a physical and mental obstacle. Fear loomed over some, however, courage quickly took it’s place. The GG community rallied around one another to support and motivate one another through every step. After a rewarding journey we all came together to witness the magnificent and powerful effect of the waterfall. Overall the time we spent together from the meals to the conversations we shared, today was about enjoying ourselves and the community we have created.
(click above for video of the powerful waterfall)
suspension bridge
group shot at waterfall
lunch in Banos
Love,
today’s Leader of the Day (LDD)’s Cam and Tanis
(P.S. take care of our dogs –> Byper and Steel)
What an incredible adventure definitely sounds like a magical experience. Can’t wait to hear all about it. I can’t believe it’s only been a week. Enjoy the experience!
Leif! You got to go to the rain forest! That waterfall looked frighteningly powerful – I’m sure it was all exciting. Dad and I are staying close to our phones! love, mom
Ahhhh! How exciting! Super jealous but so happy to see the differences in our experiences in Ecuador. Love and miss you Kam and Samara!!
Wow! How fun… I didn’t know that the Amazon forest started there! I’m sure you deserved and enjoyed a day of exploring. Thanks for sharing the details and can’t wait to see more pictures!
Looked like such a fun day!
What a great day you all had! Very cool to see the powerful waterfall, it must have been absolutely amazing in person! So great to hear you all helped each other with your fears of the bridge – what an amazing group you are that you’re all helping each other & working together! Miss you Zach!
Great journalling already GG contributors! Your day by day description of your activities can help us imagine more of what you are doing to become familiar with the culture of Ecuador. We are sure your enthusiasm and smiling faces are making a great impression of American teens to all you meet. We are proud of you all. Love you Alice
Ahh! How exciting!
What an incredible experience! Miss you Bryan 🙂
My heart is filled with so much joy to see how wonderful this journey is turning out for the GG. I miss you Asmahun!!
My heart is filled with so much joy to see how wonderful this trip is turning out. Miss you Asmahun!
The blog updates have been a wonderful start to each day! Thank you for sharing these moments from your experiences as a glimpser. The waterfall video was amazing.
We miss you Amaya!
These pictures look awesome! Looks like quite an adventurous and beautiful day! You will always remember these sights and experiences. Thank you for sharing them with us!
The images of the waterfall were breathtaking! You guys seem to be having a amazing experience and we’re so lucky to get a glimpse through your blog.
Cameron don’t worry, Steel misses you but we’re taking great care of him!!