Hey everyone! This is my last blog post for Plus3 Ecuador, which is crazy because I feel like I just started this journey. This post is going to be a little shorter than usual as we didn’t do much the last 3 days, but it was a nice break from our jam-packed days that we…
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72 Miles of Sweat and Survival: My Canoe Ride Deep Into the Amazon
On Sunday (Day 9), we woke up bright and early as we had a very long travel day ahead of us. We were about to take an electric canoe 72 miles into the Amazon Rainforest to stay next to the Waorani Nation, an indigenous community still not integrated into modern society, to learn more about…
A Taste of the Amazon: Chocolate, Ceramics, Cold Showers, and Water Hike
On Friday (Day 7), I started the day early once again with breakfast at 8am. At this point, you should know what I had for breakfast – scrambled eggs and rolls! Ecuadorians must really enjoy this meal for breakfast LOL. I slept pretty well, and I was excited to explore the area that we were…
Bracelet Bargains and 12-Hour Travel Day: A Whirlwind Tour of Ecuador
Hey everyone! This is going to be a longer blog as we had a long travel day the other day, and I was getting adjusted to our 4th hotel (the lodge). On Wednesday (day 5), we started our morning bright and early in Otavalo, Ecuador as we were woken up by the sound of roosters…
Chocolate Tasting and Flower Fields: Sweet Adventures in Ecuador
Hey everyone! Even though it has only been two days since my last blog post, it feels like so much has happened. After getting over 8 hours of sleep, I woke up Monday and felt ready to take on our next adventures. We started the morning with the same breakfast that we had before —…
From Takeoff to Landing
Hey everyone! It’s crazy to believe my Ecuador trip has officially begun! After spending the night in Tower B on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus, I woke up at 2am and mentally prepare myself for the long travel day ahead. After collecting my things and signing out of the dorm, we joined Costa Rica Plus…
Countdown to Ecuador: Carter’s Introduction
Hey everyone! My name is Carter Slocum, and I am from Corry, Pennsylvania. I just finished up my first year at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration, where I plan to double major in Accounting and Finance, with a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Professionally, I’m passionate about real estate and anything house-related,…