Hello families and friends,
Today is Friday, June 30, 2017. This is our sixth day in Riobamba, Ecuador. The leaders of the day are Cesar and Kimberly. We will be talking about our experiences on this day which is called, Working & Living Like A Local. Take pride on this year Glimpsers who have been working hard, participating in activities and conversations. Everyday they are becoming more independent and better leaders.
To commence, today all the Glimpsers woke up at 5:00 in the morning. They took cold showers and got ready for the first activity of the day. We all went to Cesar’s house, who has been a partner with Global Glimpse for three years. We were also introduced to Luis, the president of his community. There we were served a delicious breakfest. Then, we went to work in their farms. All the Glimpsers were separated into three groups. The first group pulled out plants from the resevoir. The second group helped cover the water pipes with dirt. The third group stayed at Cesar’s house and helped prepare lunch for everyone. After lunch, Cesar gave us a tour of his farm, that currently has a variety of 34 vegetables. Cesar informed us that his farm was created 16 years ago.
In evening, we all returned back to the hostel called, La Primavera. There we prepared for our presentation on the CAP project. Many of us were nervous because we all had to say a complete sentence in Spanish. To conclude, everyone did a great job and the CAP project was approved.
Hi Ho – Hi Ho Off to work you all go!
Is that you Katie that I see in the long line of workers next to the corn fields in the hat I think I recognize?
Everyone looks great…… miss u zahra ❤️
Hi Sara! It seems as though your are enjoying yourself according to the call you gave us. I wish for you times of laughter, build in character, and new friendships as you continue to embark on this once in a life time experience. I love and miss you very much.
Yikes cold showers! Hope it wasn’t too unbearable. Keep up the hard work and it will reward you all in the end.
I miss you Mindy!
Love u Zahra baji
Such an honorable project. Hats off to you all. Looking good Zahra. So proud of you! Love you ?
Hi Esli,
Were you that cold? I saw you covered up almost all your face! How was getting up at 5am and taking cold shower? I can’t wait to hear your voice today. We’ll be waiting.
Love, from all of us.
Your Mom.
Farmers feed the world❤️
Well now I’m glad we jammed those boots into your suitcase Julia ? Looks like you needed them after all.
Te queiro mucho!
Hey, Katie–It’s wonderful being able to learn about what you’re doing and see the pictures. I am so glad you are having this experience–even the cold showers!!
Hey Mindy, I’m not sure if you memorize my number or not but my phone number is 510-770-4215. Call me when you can! 🙂
Great job posting, guys. We’re so proud of you. Thanks for taking a group picture! It’s a relief saying my baby everyday ?
Hey guys, it’s your friendly Irvington Ambassadors using some quality bus wifi! We’re so excited for you, and we love hearing all the stories and seeing all the pictures you’re sharing! (The photos are hella good and your blog is way better than ours tbh) Julia, Marissa, and Ms. B, we’re super proud of you for being El Lider del Dia, and we can’t wait to see you run things too, Ping Ya! 🙂
I hope your bowel movements are good and you continue to have lots of fun <3
We’re also pumped for you to be El Lider del Dia, Amay, you’ll be great!
Dearest Maddie, I miss our long walks and deep, if one-sided, conversations. You’re my favorite ginger, besides myself. Only one week till I can see you again. Arf.
Hi Marissa, Yikes, cold shower at 5:00 in the morning, now that sure will wake you up! Did you farm or cook? I now that this experience will enrich your life in so many ways as you go into the future. We are so proud of you!
Love Nana
It was so good to hear your voice yesterday Marissa. Hope you enjoyed the free time from working and embraced the sights and culture. cant wait to hear all the stories when you get home.
Love you
Nana
I miss you Salyna I hope you’re having fun please don’t die
Hey KK – TPham’s birthday surprise went great! She didn’t wear her princess sash, which was a bit disappointing, but she seemed to especially enjoy the brownies (but what else is new haha). Only the little kids did a dance this year, but I made sure to film it for you. Anyways, it looks like you are having a great time and I cannot wait to hear all about it soon! Miss you loads
Hi Faith, so now that you have been shown how to use a shovel & have worked on a farm we will definitely be putting those new skills to use when you get home! ? It’s looks lush,green & beautiful there. Enjoy the beauty! Love you,
Dad
Can’t wait to hear all the trip details first hand when you come back Zahra…
Love and miss you tons ?
Hi Marcos! It looks like you’re enjoying every activity, continue to enjoy every minute. We love and miss you!! Keep up the great work!
~mom~
Forgot about them preparing you all for those cold showers. Love you Marissa! Love Mom
Hi Maddie – hope you had a fun free day exploring Riobamba. Miss you and promise you hot water when you get home. We love you and are proud of you.
HEY HALEY!!!!
Are you hiding from garden work like you used to at grandma’s house!? I don’t see you in any of the outside pictures with all the other Glimpsers!! If you cooked instead I sure hope it was edible! Miss you lots and everything back home is great!! P.S. I’ll take an extra long heated shower just for you!
That’s not true! I thought I saw Haley with the white dad hat outdoors!
Haley I hope you bring back seeds from all 34 vegetables and plant a garden and cook a meal for us. I also hope you enjoy life without the internet. Because when I was your age, the Internet made a sound like this: psszzhhhh zhhhuooo hhhhaaaaahhh tooouuuuhu spreeizzzzzz
Miss you much! – Anh Bang
Hi Marcos! We love and miss you a lot! Keep up the great work. See you soon.
~mom~
MUI MUI how was working and living like a local??? It looks so hard aiya, 5 is so early! I don’t know how you do it! Also don’t forget to stay hydrated!!! (and avoid dairy if possible, or not if you really want to eat it, mhm mhm)
It’s finally nice to see you doing some real work Julia :)), miss you <3.
Hey Haley! Looks like you’re having a lot of fun over there! (minus the cold shower lol). Enjoy this experience! Try to learn some Spanish while you’re there. I expect you to be fluent by the time you get back! Keep at it, cuz!
Hey Kimberly I hope you are having an amazing time and have lots of fun during the CAP project. Don’t stress yourself too much on it and have fun working together with everyone else. Miss you and can’t wait until you come back so you can tell me everything about your trip!❤️
Hi Mindy, wow waking up at 5 am? Must be tough huh? Hope your learning a lot and take in what you are gifted with and what other don’t have. Miss you always!!!!
Hi Sara…..hope you had a great free day yesterday, enjoying more sites, food and fun times with your group. It was a joy to hear your voice! So glad you’re feeling better and experienced such kindness during that time from everyone. We’re heading out for camping, so Ryan and I might not be able to write to you for a couple of days but will do our best to view the blog and for sure always thinking of you! love, hugs, and a big kiss….. mom
Pictures are great. Miss you Zahra 🙂
Hi Katie!
Reading your blog from Austin, TX. We are giving you big hugs and wish you all the best in your summer adventure! Guito and Guita are here and say the same!
Love, The McPhails
Hi Meghan!
nice job! I am so glad to see you in pictures. We love and miss you a lot! just want to let you know the i will pick you up from the airport. have fun and enjoy the rest of the days in Riobamba, Ecuador
love you MOM