USA | Friday, 10 Jan 2014 | Views [182]
Today I gave my facilitation speech. It went pretty smooth I thought. We talked about education in Ecuador. I thought it was the most interesting topic just because it’s the same but then again so much more different than the United States. Our ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 9 Jan 2014 | Views [142]
Well today was incredible. We went to the beautiful Cajas National Park. We met at the school early, which is a bummer, but I’m so used to getting up at 6:45 now that it doesn’t even bother me. I wish I could get to bed earlier though. I ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 5 Jan 2014 | Views [120]
Today we got to visit the Incan ruins of Ingapirca. Before we got there though we stopped at a market in Canar. This was by far the biggest market I have ever seen. They had so much fruit and veggies. We are still very hesitant to eat anything though ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 4 Jan 2014 | Views [165]
This week in class we have been focusing on identity. One question we were asked was “Who are you?” What a difficult question to answer! To even begin answering this question is to start by stating the labels that we either give ourselves ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 3 Jan 2014 | Views [168]
It’s Friday!! Today I woke up at my usual 6:45 for 8:30 class and had breakfast with my mom again. She told me that she had been up since 5 on a early morning jog and had already started cooking dinner. She also told me that she uses “lemon”... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 2 Jan 2014 | Views [141]
This morning very angry dogs at the neighbors place were my alarm clock. I had breakfast with my momma. She made me eggs and a very nice tea. I have never tried tea before but it was very good. She says that tea is the thing in Ecuador and that it is ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 1 Jan 2014 | Views [144]
What a wonderful day this was!
Today I was actually able to sleep in… till 10!! Whoop whoop. I started out my day by writing my New Years Eve blog and talking to friends and family. Production at its finest I would say. I chatted with my host ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 1 Jan 2014 | Views [136]
Today we departed from Riobamba and went to Cuenca. The drive was close to 6 hours long. During this time I tried to write some blogs but when we got up into the mountains, I couldn’t do anything because I was so distracted from the beautiful view.... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 28 Dec 2013 | Views [162]
Otavalo, Ecuador
Our first stop in Ecuador was in Otavalo. After breakfast and our first orientation we started to cruise the city. The first thing the group went to was the market. The market was absolutely crazy!! People were everywhere screaming ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 22 Dec 2013 | Views [139]
Blog #1
#1. Culture is a particular society that has it’s own beliefs, ways of life, and art.
#2. In the United States we have a tradition that you can be whatever and whoever you want to be. We are taught to follow ... Read more >
