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So we had sort of a mind-shift about what service learning could and should look like for all of our students today when we met an amazing Ecuadorian named Alicia who runs Casa Victoria with her husband in Quito.  Before we … Continue reading →

We finished!!! We visited one of the most amazing places today, Casa de Victoria, which we have a great deal to share about, but it is late and our plane leaves early in the morning, so we will write about … Continue reading →

So last night we awoke to our entire room shaking and quickly realized there was an earthquake happening.  After about thirty seconds, the shaking stopped and the electricity was out, followed by lots of dogs barking and some sirens.   … Continue reading →

So we started our day at our volunteer site, a local school for young children.  We were promptly handed paint brushes and placed in front of a long white wall and instructed to start repainting it white.  We dutifully obliged … Continue reading →

    Our first day exploring Quito was a success! We started by taking the Teleferico up to a spectacular viewpoint of Quito from the top of Pichincha volcano.  At first, I (Mrs. Mac) found it pretty terrifying, as we loaded … Continue reading →

Can’t believe we are FINALLY at the airport! In ten hours, we will be getting off the plane in Quito!!

Look here first to see how excited we are! Four days until we head to the airport in New York City and begin our adventure in Ecuador!!! On Sunday, we check into our volunteer housing on the outskirts of Quito. … Continue reading →

Only 45 days until we leave for Ecuador!  We will spend a week volunteering in Quito through Ubelong, and then spend a few days exploring the Galapagos Islands.  Come back after August 6 to follow our journey!