Day 12 of our trip started with me being very anxious about our presentation after breakfast, since we didn’t finish it the day before. We spent the rest of the day chilling until our presentation group got together. We were able to finish up the final details and start practicing for the presentation. Our presentation…
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No Wi-Fi, All Waorani
Day 8 of our trip started with us leaving on a bus ride to the canoe stop after a nice hearty breakfast. The bus ride was 2 hours long, and it went from nice paved roads to rocky dirt roads, all with stunning views. After around 1 and a half hours, we entered Waorani territory,…
Take me back down to where cool water flow
Day 7 of our trip started off with a nice porridge breakfast, then it was off to the races for chocolate making. Our guide brought cacao beans, a big pot, and a grinder, and we got to work. First, we heated the beans up, then we unwrapped them. Once that was done, we took the…
Elevating our Elevation
Day 4 of our trip started with us venturing to the Otravelo markets. We were open up by the sound of roosters again. The markets were packed with sellers and merchandise. I was determined to find a magnet for a dollar, and I eventually made a deal with a seller to get 2 for 3…
Chocolate, Roses and Futbol
Day 2 of our trip to Ecuador consisted of us heading to the chocolate testing in Yumbos Chocolate. While we were there, we tasted a variety of chocolates and our guide explained to us the differences between each chocolate. We also learned about the Cacao beans and the process of making good chocolate. After lunch,…
Quite the time in Quito
My first time in the Mitad Del Mundo was a great experience! The day started at 5:00 A.M when my alarm woke all my suite mates up. We then got ready to try out the delicious breakfast the Hotel De San Francisco staff prepared for us. I couldn’t wait to explore the Spanish colonial part…
Setting off for Ecuador
Hey everyone! My name is Rohan Cherlakola, and I am from Mars, Pennsylvania. I was a first-year student in the College of Business Administration, doing a dual major in Supply Chain Management and Business Information Systems. This is a trip I am definitely looking forward to experiencing! In my freshman year, I have been involved…