¡Hola!
To parents and whoever else is reading this: Another blog coming to you guys from Riobamba.
Just wanted to let you all know that we are all doing okay. Today, we took a trip to the Mercado San Alfonso. We split into a buddy system and were able to work with local vendors from Riobamba. Although it was a slow day in the market, all Glimpsers were able to experience the daily life of a vendor here. We had the opportunity to work as a local vendor and help out with anything they needed. For example, many Glimpsers were peeling green beans, husking corn, and bagging products to sell. We were really able to connect with many locals and experience that sense of community. After the Mercado, we went to our main food provider where we ate some delicious juicy chicken and white rice with a side of avocado salad.
After lunch, we had a little bit of free time. Some Glimpsers decided to hang out in the common area of the hotel, while other students decided to take some time to themselves. Later into our free time, some Glimpsers decided to take a trip to Cafe Paris, a local crepe shop about a 5-minute walking distance from the hotel. Students were able to enjoy their crepes and later come back to the hotel where we had our first CAP (Community Action Project) seminar and learned about the location of our CAP project. It will be at Carlos Garbay, which is the first school for students with disabilities in the Chimborazo province. Later on, we had dinner at our main food provider where at the end we had a little dance party where Glimpsers had the chance to have some fun and really got to connect with one another. That is all we have for today. Tomorrow our new LDDs (Líderes del Día) will blog about our day.
Signing Off,
Ruth Alva and Karla Gomez
Jordan my little worker bee 🐝. So cool of you and the other GG’s to learn and work like the locals. Miss and LOVE you J.D.😁 🫶🏽 -Dad, Mom and Bro’s 🌻
Meghan, your day sounds amazing. I wish I could relive my childhood with you and experience that juicy chicken and dance party. Unfortuntely, I’m not sure I’ll be participating in any dancy dance parties soon because I kind of threw out my back. Who knew yard work was an extreme sport? I was just watering my favorite ferns when it felt like somebody shot me in the back with a Glock 37 (I have no idea if that’s a real weapon). I was crying, the dog was crying, the ferns were crying. It was not a pretty sight, but I managed to crawl inside the house and onto my bed. Long story short….I have an ouchie.
Miss you tons!
-Mom
Thanks for the update. Hello to Emily
Crepes and dancing! I want to hang out with you guys! 😉 Can’t wait to hear more about your CAP. I love you, Zoe! 🥰🤗 Mom
Wow, that’s so cool that the students are learning about other cultures and customs besides their own. Eventhough you guys are thousands of miles away, these blogs help us feel like you’re right around the corner. I really hope you’re having fun Aaliyah!! You’re mom and I miss you dearly…😭😭…haha, love you mija!!
Jordan- I hope you are enjoying this amazing opportunity. I am so proud of you. Can’t wait to see what the next blog is about. Sending you hugs, Claudia
Laisha— Hi Sammy, finally I see you working hard,( JK) 🙂 very nice pic ! Glad you’re well, and happy to hear of all the fun and cool experiences you’re having!Keep enjoying. Mama and I send our hello’s! Niko sends his sloppy kisses, he’s doing good don’t worry.
Take care
I love how every day is a full day of making connections and building community! Keep it going, Global Glimpsers! And thank you leaders for setting it all up and for all your guidance.
Como siempre, mandándote un montón de amor y deseándote lindas experiencias, Siboney. Tia Zurima te manda un mensaje: “Capture every moment with your presence, and embrace the natural beauty of the peoples you meet, surroundings and everything in between!”
I imagine you have been cherishing every experience from the get go. We love you, Siboney!
Con abrazote,
Mamá
Siboney – so excited about what you are doing! It sounds amazing. Keep learning, experiencing and having fun! Mucho amor de tu Abu!