On our second to last day studying abroad, we had the opportunity to indulge in one of my favorite activities: snorkeling. We took out a boat to Isla de la Plata. It was roughly an hour and a half to reach our destination. During our bumpy ride, we were lucky enough to meet some friends…
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Three Worlds, One Day
Waking up in the Amazon became very usual for us. The sounds of insects buzzing, birds singing and making various sounds, and the moist leaves throughout the lodge. This is exactly the scenario that happened 24 hours ago, but we did not realizenot a realize the diversity we would go through in one day. After…
They Are True People
When was the last time you didn’t use your phone for 24 hours? What about two days? Before May 12th, my answer to that was never. On our fifth day in Ecuador, we loaded into canoes to trek into the Amazon to visit the Waorani tribe. This name translates to “They are true people”. And…
Walking On a Dream
The third day in Ecuador brought us to the first of three landscapes within the country. On the west is beautiful beaches, central Ecuador is steep volcanos of the Andes, and the east is the lush Amazon Rainforest. On day two, we had the opportunity to drive through the mountains and see some incredible vistas….
Secondary Flavors
On the second day of our trip, we had the opportunity to gain insight on the rose and chocolate industry in Ecuador. These are two of the leading industries in Ecuador and provide an income and passion for indigenous Ecuadorians. The first stop for the second day also took place in Quito at the Casanto…
Iglesia de San Francisco
Beginning our two-week trek around the stunning country of Ecuador, we started in the capital city of Quito. Our home for the first three nights was a beautiful hotel named the Hotel de San Francisco de Quito. This hotel is located in the historic part of Quito. Hotel de San Francisco consists of a lush…