We finally made it to Riobamba! After many hours of traveling, we landed in Quito late last night and were met by our Program Coordinators, Melissa and Ana. We went to our hostel for the night and quickly went to bed. Students handled a 7am wake up call on little sleep amazingly. Upon waking up, we were surprised by the beautiful views from our hotel that we hadn’t seen when it was dark. After breakfast, we left for Riobamba in our private bus and arrived 4 hours later.
Once in Riobamba, we checked into our super nice hostel, Tren Dorado. Everyone was impressed with how clean and nice the accommodations were. Students checked in and we headed to lunch at Roma Santa, where we ate spectacularly. After lunch, Ana and Melissa led us on a city tour where students learned about Ecuadorian history, some well-known landmarks in Riobamba, and located places they may want to visit on their free days (internet cafe and shopping were high on the list).
After the city tour, we were treated to ice cream! Not long after that, we returned to Roma Santa for dinner, which was also delicious. Finally, we went back to Tren Dorado for our nightly meeting and self-reflection. Students made insightful comparisons to the Ecuadorian history they learned to U.S. history. Overall, the students have remained amazingly positive on very little sleep and are getting to know each other.
Looking forward to Culture Day tomorrow! Stay tuned for more…
Glad you guys had a good first day especially on such limited sleep. Keep up the positivity! Love you Carmen!!! – From your Sisters
So glad you guys had such an amazing first day! I’M glad to see such happy smiles on so little sleep! Enjoy yourselves and be safe! Arriana, Father and I love you much! Have fun!
I am so glad to see all the smiling faces especially after such a trying day of travel and so little sleep! Enjoy yourselves, stay safe and learn a lot! Arriana, Father and I love you so much! Tyla and Juilet miss you! Be safe! God bless!
So glad you all made it safely to Ecuador. Keep that positivity going! I’m so happy to see your smiling face in the pictures, Ingrid. looking forward to following your journey!
So happy to see all of the smiling faces (especially my daughter Mikaela!). Have fun folks!
Awesome! So glad you guys made it after such a long traveling day. Thanks for the detailed updates, and the pics!
Great to see all of the smiling faces (especially my daughter Mikaela!). Have fun!
Yeah!!!! Happy everyone arrived safely. Can’t wit to read more on your adventures. Please tell Mikaela Orange..We miss you and love you!!! Mom dad and brother..lol
So glad you made it safely and it sounds like you had an amazing and packed first day!! Can’t wait to read about culture day. That’s one of my favs!
Big Love!!
Ali
Love the smiling faces! So glad to hear all went well and everyone is embracing this adventure! Love you Soleil and we are very proud you! Mom, Dad, Asia and Kaya
Love the pictures!!! Please keep them coming! Glad you are all safe and sound, and enjoying your time in Riobamba!! Sending love and smiles to you all.I cannot wait to hear about Cultural Day. We love you Sara! Love Mom and Dad
I am happy you guys arrived safely and enjoyed the first day. Looking forward to reading about culture day. Have fun and stay safe!
We love you Kianna!
-Mommy and Kishana
HEY SARA GIRL !!!! Hope ur having fun cute pics love you so much!!! From shannon
Love the photos. Can’t wait to read all about Culture day and see more photos.
Love you Carmen!!!!
Mommy misses you but I am so proud of you!!!!!!
Everyone looks great!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!
I am so glad to see that my daughter and all of the others she is traveling with is doing so well and having so much fun! I certainly can’t wait to hear about what everyone does next and to see more amazing photos. We miss you at home Brianna and we love you!
-From Mommy and Mariano
Hello Rosie , i hope u are doing well . It looks like u are having a great time . Your group looks great !! Be careful and stay stay . I love and Miss u . Dad
Glad you guys are having an amazing trip! We love you Alexia!!!! <3 your big sisters