I would say that today was a day that students have been looking forward to for a long time. We finally made it to the beach! After four hours of driving from Guayaquil we stopped at a shopping
center and a local fruit market to buy food for a picnic lunch at Los Frailes beach - a national park in Ecuador. Most students skipped the lunch and went straight for the water. We all had a blast
floating in the Pacific Ocean and body surfing the waves. As some students would say it was a bit "salty". Students are learning a valuable lesson about the importance of sunscreen as several
of them are little red.
After our time at the beach we headed to our hotel for the next two nights. I can say with 100% certaninty that this is the coolest and best hotel we hae stayed at on the trip. We are tucked back
in the jungle and have the entire property to ourselves. Our rooms are private cabannas with porches and hammocks. I can't wait to post photos of the property tomorrow. The property also has a
pool, a ping pong table, and two pool tables for the students to enjoy.
After checking in we took a short walk down to the beach to watch the sun set.
Tomorrow will also be a memorable day as we head to Isla de la Plata to snorkle and observe the wildlife.
Yesterday our guide Luis commented on how much he is enjoying this trip and our students. I would agee with him as well. They have been amazing - showing up on time to meetings, observing
lights out, and getting along. Or as we say at Sierra they have been SR2. Thanks for sending such great kids with us to Ecuador.
~ Adam
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Rita Lulay Malsch (Thursday, 26 March 2015 01:22)
Hello,
I wrote earlier that Malinda lost her IPAD. I was wrong. It was her kindle. Maybe she found it again. I was a little concerned about her yesterday.
Thank you,
Rita
Patti Koontz (Thursday, 26 March 2015 03:00)
Terra is having the time of her life, thanks so much for all the details in your daily blogs. I look forward to them each day and like I said earlier it is so awesome to feel connected.
Eloise Darnell (Thursday, 26 March 2015 04:49)
We always look forward to your updates and pics. We Are thankful for this opportunity for Mikey - going to foreign land at young age with no mom or dad. That's big! We are truly grateful to teachers like you. This experience will definite enrich his confidence and self esteem. What a blessing!
Tonya Williams (Thursday, 26 March 2015 06:03)
Looks like everyone is having a blast! This blog is amazing!! I look forward to checking it every day with a huge smile on my face when I read about the group's adventures. I know Connor will take away so much from this experience. Thanks for everything
Stephanie Palma (Thursday, 26 March 2015 08:51)
Thank you so much for these!! They make my day. Our family and friends have followed along and all have enjoyed the blogs & pics. Love feeling apart of it everyday!
Karen Bitsky (Thursday, 26 March 2015 08:54)
Glad to head all the fun the kids are having! Sounds like Bryce is making sure to try all the new and interesting foods!
Scot & Juli Huber (Thursday, 26 March 2015 09:46)
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