Day 13 “CLOSING REFLECTION”
Student Trip Blog
Hey guys, this is Erin and Aaliyah reporting to you live from Riobamba, Ecuador! Today, we woke up bright and early at 7:15 am and got ready for the big day ahead of us – CAP DAY #2!!! After a scrumptious breakfast at Isabel’s, we headed to Carlos Garbay School to finish up our projects. All groups worked diligently while listening to some throwbacks. The walls, trash bins, and gazebo ended up looking great, just as we hoped. We actually completed our projects early, allowing for some free time to stock up on snacks (and totally didn’t eat them after we bought them…). Then we went into our CAP debrief meeting, where we reflected on the successes and challenges we faced during our CAP days.
Here we have Angie touching up and adding details (stars) to a mural painted by a previous Global Glimpse group! The mural group made the walls look flawless despite working in the sun.
Here we have Zoe (aka Becky) painting the beautiful gazebo to look brand new again! The gazebo group was able to repaint it and add artwork.
Here we have Jacob and Diego who worked hard on repainting the walls that circled the entire school (TWICE). Also, featuring Pookie Paco!
Last but not least, we have the trash (bin) group ?️! We redesigned the garbage collection system to be more easily accessible and efficient. We also sanded the structures down, painted them with original artwork, and SLAYYYYEEEEDDD!! #trashcore ? (KK is a big influence)
Yours truly,
Erin and Aaliyah <3
Personal Messages:
P.S. We’re climbing an (inactive) volcano tomorrow! Don’t freak out ? ?
P.S.S. I MISS YOU MAMI AND PAPI and my siblings too I guess… – Aaliyah <3
P.S.S.S. MISS YOU DADDY AND MOMMY AND CIEN AND JODI I GUESS!! I can’t wait to show you the gifts I bought rahh – Erin (030)
Comments (7)
Valentina Ozuna
Love all the pictures! Keep them coming ? We miss you so much Jordan. ?? -Dad, Mom and Bro’s?
Karene H.
Wow! Great job! All your improvements are wonderful. Love the murals and trash bins.
Zoe, aka Becky (can’t wait to hear that story), I don’t think you’ve ever worked so hard…in your life ?
By the way, I cleaned your room today so it’ll be all sparkling fresh when you get home, buuuut…why did I find a container with a taco and some rice & beans tucked away in a paper bag??! Working on a science experiment were you??
Hope you all have a terrific volcanic hike tomorrow.
I love and miss you, Zoe ?? Mom
Lloyd Lawrence
Hi Zoe, Nice to see so many photos of the group today. You guys look like you are having so much fun in the sun. It was also great speaking with you today and getting a real time update. Looking forward to seeing you in person real soon.
Love you lots,
Dad
Andy L
Love this! Keep up the good work!! We miss you too, Erin (Jodi won’t admit it but she does too).
Jessica Ramirez
Hi Laisha! We love to see all the photos and to hear all the great things you guys are participating in! Mother and Chapin send their hello’s ! as usual mother keeps saying to take care and enjoy and we miss you ! Niko is waiting for you ! We’ll see you soon. XOXO
PS: Don’t forget our gifts ?
Giovanni and Angelica Rosete
Good Morning everyone! First and foremost, I wanted to express how impressed I am with the fact that these young individuals were brave enough to venture out into unknown territory, thousands of miles away from home and loved ones, to help volunteer their time and effort. The work that you have done/will do is something that will benefit not only the communities in Ecuador, but the communities that each and everyone of you will eventually come back into. Once again, your selfless acts to help others in need gives me hope for the future generations to come. I know I’m rambling on but we DEARLY miss you Aaliyah and Tuesday, August 1st can’t come soon enough. (and your siblings miss you, I guess…) Please give our best to all the Global Glimpse leaders and thank them for all their help and compassion!!
p.s. Love you Aali and let me know what throwbacks you were playing when you get back…
Jaimi
Great pictures! Wonderful to see all the smiling “artists”. Love the LLAMA ??! Miss you Erin and can’t wait to give you a BIG HUG. Keep up the good work!
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Jodi and Cien