Well, after 24 hours of traveling home and a bit of procrastination, here we are at my final blog. Looking back on the trip, it honestly feels like a fever dream filled with surreal and unforgettable experiences. We gradually worked our way to the furthest point from society and reality, just to be right back…
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Meet Minkaye
On Sunday, we woke up nice and early for breakfast at 6:00am, followed by a two-hour bus ride to the canoes that would take us to Geyepare. The canoe ride was six hours; however, it was pretty enjoyable. I liked feeling the cool breeze and mist from the water kicking back up on my face,…
The Hike of Our Lives
Today was our last day before our adventure 72 miles into the Amazon. It certainly did not disappoint. We woke up and ate French toast for breakfast and then packed up and headed out for our water hike. We weren’t sure if we could do it due to the rain last night, but they checked…
From Cotacachi to Cocoa
It has been a few days since I last blogged, and I have a lot to fill you guys in on. Wednesday, we woke up and headed to Mama Cotacachi. This is the name the locals call the volcano we climbed. Once we got up there, and were on the lake, it was incomprehensible. I…
No Mas Dinero
Hola mis amigos! It has been two very full days since I have last blogged. Yesterday, we woke up and headed out to Yumbos chocolate tasting and tour. The stories he told were very interesting about the origins of chocolate in Ecuador. I also think I had the best brownie I’ve ever eaten. We continued…
Let the Adventures Begin
Hola Mis Amigos! Today started the true fun and adventures after our long days of travel. It was well worth it. We started off heading to the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco. It was stunning. It was full of gold everywhere, and beautiful sculptures and paintings. Afterwards, we went on a tour of the…
All Aboard to Ecuador
Hey guys! My name is Gavin Sudac, and I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I am a freshman finance major here at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business and am a member of the professional fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, as well as a member of Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio. I also work at…