Travel

Travel to find who you are -- Read this poem inspired by my Paris trip!

Overall Experience!

Now that my trip to Ecuador is over, here is a reflection of the whole experience. So thankful 🙂

Chocolate Business Visits

I went to Ecuador for a business minor capstone class SO it wasn't all fun and games, we visited a coaco business that was quite interesting!

Riobamba

Riobamba was a place we stayed for one night until we headed for the Inca Parca. Effy told us thatRiobamba used to be the old capital of Ecuador -- like Philly is to the United States. Therefore this city was very known but not as popular anymore, We stayed in this hotel that was a …

Guayaquil

Guayaquil — Jan 11th This was our last city, this day has finally come, the trip winding down, count down on. We had two nights, three days here and I can not believe that the trip is over. There has been amazing memories, laughs, experiences, connections, it all has been there. Time flies as we …

Devil’s Nose

Devil’s Nose Train Ride — Jan 9th The next day, we headed to this attraction called the Devil’s Nose Train Ride. We had some classmates do this presentation before we left CSU and it seemed a little sketch at first. People died building it and according to the pictures, it looked pretty much off the …

Ingapirca Ruins and Cuenca

Ingapirca Ruins and Cuenca — Jan 10th The drive from Devil’s nose to Ingapirca was incredible. Again you felt as if you were in the sky at the same level as the clouds — they were touchable it felt. I was planning on napping during this car ride but I couldn’t help but be looking …

Pujili Market & Pinturas de Tigua

Pujili Market & Pinturas de Tigua — Jan 7th Headed to the market in the morning, we were able to dive into the culture a little more than Ottovalo. Effy told us that there would not be many tourist here as it is more for the locals to get their goods. We arrived and there …

Salecedo

Salecedo - Jan 6th On the way to Salecedo we convinced our tour guide and leaders to go to The Swing At The Edge of the World. This was not in our itinerary but if you google bucket lists, this tourist attraction is what comes up in Ecuador!!!! It was a long 5.5 hour bus …

Otovalo

Otovalo — Jan 5th  Before I go any farther on these blog posts, you have to know who is on this trip with me!! We have, Tabitha, Isaac, Chessa, Rachel, Jenna (who is actually from Bucks County where I grew up HA small world), Shefali, Daniella (who is from Columbia & has helped us with …