We spent an unforgettable day with the tribe, starting with a visit to the massive ceiba trees, some of the largest trees in the Amazon. These trees hold great importance within the community, serving as gathering places, scouting locations, and spaces where stories are passed down through generations. Listening to the matriarch of the tribe…
Author: Matthew Hay
Hello! I’m Matthew Hay from Oreland PA and I’m a first year Finance as well as Politics student at the Pitt School of Business. When I
graduate in Spring 2029, I look forward to a leadership position in sports, or a similar career.
Into the Lungs of Planet Earth
The next leg of our journey took us deeper into the Amazon as we traveled to the Waroni tribe. The trip involved a two-hour bus ride to the airport, followed by another six hours traveling down the river by canoe. It was incredible being so far removed from civilization and fully surrounded by nature. Along…
Journey to the Napo
Welcome back, travelers. We finally made it to our lodge in the Amazon and have officially begun our adventures here. Our first day started with pottery making alongside a local expert who has worked with clay since she was a little girl. Using colorful clay sourced from over four hours away, we crafted traditional bowls…
Up and Up
Welcome back, travelers. It’s been a packed couple of days since my last post. We continued our journey through Ecuador, visiting volcanoes, waterfalls, and even seeing some of the biggest birds in the world. Our day started at the Cotacachi volcano, where we took a boat ride around the lake inside the crater. It was…
30, Demasiado, 20, Deal
Welcome back, travellers, So much has happened in the last few days. I turned into Willy Wonka for a few hours, learned how to negotiate in Spanish, and woke up to some of the best views in the city. We are currently in Otavalo, a small town two hours north of Quito, where walking around…
Touchdown
Welcome back, readers! I have exciting news as we have finally landed in Quito and completed our first day in the city. This was by far the best travel day I’ve ever had. We woke up bright and early and immediately headed out into town. Our first stop was at church for a morning mass…
Before the Journey
Hello fellow travelers, My name is Matthew Hay, and this May I will be traveling to Ecuador on Pitt’s Plus Three Program. I’m a freshman Finance and Politics Major from Philadelphia. I’m also in the Fredricks Honors College and a member of multiple clubs like Panther Equity, Pitt Sports Business Association, the Athletics committee chair…