Mayan Ruins and the Botanical Gardens
We started the day by having breakfast at a local establishment before being picked up by Aide and Orlando. After that, we had the opportunity to hear from a professor who spoke to us about some of the history of Belize as well as the current social, political, and economic climate of the country. It
Arrival Day
The morning started early at 5:00 a.m. as we arrived at the airport and made it through security without any issues. The flight itself was uneventful, which made the travel portion of the morning go smoothly. When we landed, we walked directly off the plane and over to the terminal. The airport is small and
Less than a week till Belize!
Only three days until our trip to Belize and we are so excited for this opportunity! We’ve been preparing by learning about the culture and healthcare in Belize, while also working on workshops, donated items, and informative pamphlets to use while we’re there. The past few weeks have been busy getting everything ready, and we
Ecuador Overall Reflections
Jaden Garret – “This virtual program to Ecuador was an amazing experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life. I really learned a lot from this journey, including the culture, traditions, festivities, dishes, and language of the native Kichwa people, why the equator line is a special part of Ecuador, ecotourism in
Day 5 – Ibarra Market & Old Quito
Paige Oswald – “On this day, we got a market tour where they showed us some of the typical foods and fruits they purchase to eat and cook with. Then we went to Quito and got to learn about the history of the town and how the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was
Day 4 – Cooking Class & Nutrition Medicinal Plants
Paige Oswald – “On this day, we got to learn how to cook quinoa soup. The host taught us on Zoom, and we followed the steps in the school kitchen together. Afterwards, we got to learn about medicinal plants and the ways they use them to treat illnesses in their community. This reminded me of when