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Tina in Ecuador: Last Week in Ecuador

The week of volunteering FLEW by. Both Michael and I wish we could have stayed longer. The kids were phenomenal, and the teachers were so dedicated. It was so fun... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: First Day of Volunteering

I have so much to share! Today was so interesting, and fun, and eye-opening, and so many things all at once. We are helping the English teachers at a primary school... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: Exploring Isabel Island

Since we have Friday through Sunday off, we have a lot of time to explore the Island Isabela. Everyone we spoke with about the island said it was the best... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: Orientation

On Thursday morning we went to school for the first time for our orientation. Since the director was still in mainland Ecuador, we met with the principal and worked out... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: The First Day and a Half in the Galapagos

Because we left for the airport so early, we were able to get there by 6am with no problem! Our flight was moved up to 9:40, so we didn't have... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: Improvising Our Last Day in Quito

Monday was our last full day in Quito. We decided to head to a cafe so that we could plan our day while drinking hot chocolate and eating humitas. Humitas are... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: Making Chocolate

After our day exploring Quito Old Town, we went back to our homestay where Monika was hosting a chocolate-making and history lesson.  We learned that Ecuador exports some of the finest... read more →
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Tina in Ecuador: Greetings from Ecuador!

I am so happy to be writing to you from our host family’s house in Quito. Late last night we were dropped off at Monika’s house, and she has been... read more →
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Week 4, Post 2: Last Day in Cotacachi

Well, after three weeks in Cotacachi, I still felt like I didn’t experience everything this small town has to offer. The last day felt so long, yet it felt impossible... read more →
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Week 4, Post 1: Half of the World and My Sister’s Birthday

I spent one week in Quito before moving to Cotacachi for my last three weeks, and the one thing I regret not doing is visiting the Half of the World... read more →
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