I know the title may have some of you confused, but stick with me because our day and a half with the Waoroni had some of the best moments of our whole trip! Our venture into the Waoroni territory started early on Sunday morning at 6 AM. We ate a quick breakfast and carried our…
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Sabor y Aventura: Our First Days at Iyarina
Our trek to the Iyarina Lodge was nothing short of a good time! Our last morning in Otevalo started the same with bread, coffee, juice, and eggs for breakfast. We said goodbye to our wonderful hosts and began our long day of travel on the bus. The first stop of the day was at the…
From Cacao to Condors: Exploring the Best of Quito, Cayambe, and Otevalo
The past 3 days on our trip have been filled with excitement, laughter, and new memories and friends! Our last day in Quito, Monday, started with our first chocolate tasting of the trip at Yumbos Chocolate in the heart of San Francisco Square. Our tasting included the history and science behind the cacao grown in…
The City at the Center: Exploring Quito, Ecuador
Today was our first full day in the beautiful country of Ecuador! After a packed day of travel— and a quick pit stop in Miami— we started our day at 7 AM in the Hotel San Francisco de Quito. The hotel has a gorgeous lobby and they cook 3 delicious meals a day. For breakfast,…
Hola Ecuador!
Hi everyone! My name is Maggie Meglio, and I am from Doylestown, PA. I’ve just completed my first year at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration, where I’m studying Marketing and pursuing a certificate in Leadership and Ethics. I’m thrilled to have been selected for the Pitt Plus3 Program in Ecuador, and I’m…