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BLOG POST FOR JULY 13
Today we wake up at 7:30 am and gathered at the common area at 8. To start the day we did capoeira warm up, after that we continued with ice breakers and the swim test. We got to know more about each other as well as swim and rest at the jacuzzi, which was fun. We the got changed and headed to the equator where we learned a lot about native cultures as well as the effects of the earth´s rotation like the coreolis effect, which was saw when the water drained out of a sink in different rotations around the Ecuador. We ended our day by going to the mall and then coming back to the home base for an amazing dinner. Finally we took a quick “relax time” at the jacuzzi and packed for the flight to Galapagos before heading to bed.
Benjamin and Nicholas
BLOG POST FOR JULY 14
This morning we had a very very early wake up call at 5:50 am! After packing our bags and leaving them at the gate, we ate our lunch bag so fast and we said goodbye to our hotel and went to the airport. We checked our luggage and boarded the plane. At the plane everyone was trying to sleep, and was nice to have a small nap.
Finally we reached the Galapagos island! we were clapping at the plane, apparently is something that people do when they survive to the flight. Then we saw our first iguana, not like the ones that swim but this one was yellow and green and also huge.
During our ride , our guide Wilson informed us about the rules and facts of the Galapagos. We finally arrived at our new hotel “Arena Negra” and got comfortable with our new rooms. We walked around for a bit and went to the Charles Darwin Research center and saw some iguanas and land tortoises. We the went back to the hotel to eat dinner. The day continued with a walk to to see some sharks and sea lions.
BLOG POST FOR JULY 15
Today we woke up at 6:30 am and had an amazing breakfast. When we arrived out to our workplace we were stunned by the beautiful scenery. Plus we were able to be only a few feet away from the tortoises. After 2 hours of work we were treated to an amazing lunch at the ranch which included fun drinks. After we stuffed our belly full we went back to work. Eventually we finished. Everyone was exhausted, so we traveled back to homebase to take a well deserved shower and devoured the delicious food. Finally after a long day of work we hit the hay.
– Julian and Jack
BLOG POST FOR JULY 16
Hello parents,
I hope you are all doing amazing! I would like for you to know that your kids are having the best time ever and are all so grateful and happy for you to let them be here! So before I tell you about our day Channing and I want to say thank you!
Today we woke up very early and had a good fast breakfast before packing our bags and putting our swim suits on. After we packed our bags we walked to the dock that the water taxi picked us up and took us to the location of our quick scenic hike! We hiked for about 40 min to a watering hole that was in the middle of 2 split rocks. Once we got there we all wee so excited we dropped our things and ran to the water. One after another we jumped in the water and started to swim around, the water was warm, refreshing and very salty. Once we were done swimming I tried to teach them how to do a backflip into the water.
After a lot of swimming and having fun we got our stuff and walked back to the dock to take the water taxi back home. Once we got home we had lunch and took a quick hour Power Nap then headed straight to 5 hours of service work! Ending the day with the best croissant I have ever had we went home had dinner and headed off to bed!
Sincerely,
Ruby & Channing
BLOG POST FOR JULY 17
We started our day at 8:30 with with delicious cheese filled empanadas. We then took the bus to “los Gemelos” where we saw volcanic crater and lush invasive vegetation. Then we visited the lava tunnels and observed a barn owl. We learned about the volcanic activity surrounding the Galápagos Islands and talked about the formation of the tunnels. We proceeded to relax in hammocks before a great lunch.
After lunch we played two riveting matches of musical chairs. Then we continued our service at the local tortoise reserve where we planted and protected native plants. After service we rode the bus back stopping on the way to grab some delicious baked goods. Finally we settled in for the dinner at the hotel consuming chicken and pasta salad.
Love,
Jackson and Hank
