Wednesday, May 20th, was a much needed slower day. The night before, we had finally returned from deep in the Amazon with the Waorani tribe. The journey back was long and exhausting, filled with canoe rides and bus rides, but somehow we all made it back in one piece. What I didn’t make it back…
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Canoe Rides and Cultural Connections
A lot has happened since my last blog, so let me catch you up. On Sunday, May 17th, we woke up bright and early and brought the backpacks we had packed the night before, filled with enough clothes for two days, to the meeting house. After breakfast together, we boarded a bus for a two-hour…
My favorite day so far – The Water Hike!
Every day on this trip has been more exciting and better than the last! Today (5/16/26) was by far my favorite! We woke up at 7:30 and got breakfast at the meeting house at the lodge. We ate the most delicious French toast and fruit. The best fruit I have ever eaten is here at…
Road Trips, Rainforests, & Really Hot Water
Wednesday, May 13th, was an early morning. We woke up and got breakfast as a group in the Hotel in Otavalo. I had eggs, croissant, and coffee again, but I am not tired of it yet! It tastes so yummy! We got on the bus and drove to Cotacachi. Cotacachi is a beautiful lake surrounded…
Chocolate Comas and Empty Wallets
Today I woke up in Quito and fell asleep in Otavalo, Ecuador! I had fruit, eggs, a croissant, and the best coffee for breakfast at the hotel. We only stayed 2 nights at the hotel in the historic downtown of Quito. I have never eaten so much chocolate in one day before. The first chocolate…
Touched Down In Quito, Ecuador!
Hola! I have officially arrived in Quito and have spent a full day here! So far, I have consumed a lot of coffee and tried many different chocolates. We arrived at the airport and boarded our flight at 6. We had a 7-hour layover in Miami and made sure to take advantage of it! We…
Ecuador, here I come!
Hi! My name is Leah Ambrosine. I am from West Chester, Pennsylvania. I am a Business student majoring in Marketing and Psychology with a Minor in Economics. I am also in the Frederick Honors College, along with Women in Business, American Marketing Association, and Steel City Startups. I am the second oldest of four sisters,…