Today was Culture and Indigenous Worldview Day. The day started off with breakfast at Nativa with a fruit bowl.
Later, we had the chance to visit Pucara Tambo, a cultural tourist center. Here we had an introduction to the indigenous world. When we first arrived at Pucara Tambo, the place was very beautiful. We separated into two groups to take a tour of Pucara Tambo in which they explained the types of plants they used for medicine; they also explained the meaning of the symbols on the poncho.
Another activity that the group got to do was a cleansing ceremony to get rid of all the bad energy. What we believe is the highlight of this day is that the group got to try cuy (guinnea pig), in addition to meeting the alpaca and llama.
After the amazing introduction into the indigenous world, we got to teach another English Lesson in which many classes combined towards the end of the lesson to play a big game of soccer.
We ended the day with a very special birthday for our Program Coordinator Paco. We surprised him at the end of dinner with a cake, a song, and a card signed by everyone.
Signing off for today,
– Kim and Yeli (Your Leader Del Dias)
P.S. Shoutout to Tihaby, mom, dad, and Allan ♥
Very exciting!!! Happy birthday to Paco!!!!!!
Yeli, que padre que hayas podido tener esas experiencias, no te olvides de tomar notas y fotos. Te amo ?
I hope you are taking a lot of pictures yeli. Can’t wait to see you and hear all the stories ❤️
Tomas
Looks like a great day. We are headed out to Santa Barbara for your cousin’s graduation. We’ll say Hi for you.
Mom & Dad
Cory,
Looks like you are having a lot of fun and learning! Can’t wait to hear all your experience!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Kyle
WOOOOO GO KIM I LOVE YOU
Love the updates and super excited to spot you, Darrion, in some of the pictures. Baba and Arman are in Russia. If you haven’t heard, Iran won Morocco 1-0 in overtime. Yay! Have fun doing all the good you all are doing. Sounds amazing so far!
Sounds like another fun and educational day in Riobamba! Julia and Amelia are packing today and flying to Omaha tomorrow. They are saying hi 🙂
Hi Olivia,
We read all these blogs and understand how much impressionable and unforgettable feelings you will have when you get home. New friends, new culture, new commitment…
Love you and miss you a lot,
grandma, grandpa
NANCY DONT SCRATCH, STAB
Nancy, dont scratch, stab! Love you ‘3’
Hi Miriam! It was great to hear your voice. Knight misses you, too. He’s been sniffing at your day at night, looking for you. Glad you are learning lots and having new and interesting experiences. Big hugs from the whole family and lot’s of love. Mom
Hi Amber,
Shannon says she misses you!
Hi Xavier,
Looks like you having fun. We miss you so much And enjoy all your time there. I can’t wait till you get home.
Love,
Dad
mamita. We are happy that you are having a great time we were happy to hear from you and I MISS MY BABY take lots of pictures and mama mama is happy to hear that you miss her food were you able to get in tach with the
people from work? WE LOVE YOU
Hey Nancy!
The kittens we adopted are doing good, Bean is growing really fast. Your mom says she misses you lots and hopes you’re doing well. Can’t wait to hear your stories when you come back home, love you and stay safe! Remember not to scratch at your mosquito bites!