Sorry I haven’t been writing much, we have been super busy and don’t get too much free time. So because of that, I am going to try and squish all four days into one post!
Day 1: At this point, there are only four other interns and myself (we call ourselves the OG five). Breakfast was at 8, then we had free time to just lounge around the house. Then lunch and then we took a nice (scenic because we got lost) around Quito to look for the Super Maxi. We got there and walked around, noticed prices for certain things were crazy expensive and other goods were super cheap compared to the states. Then we all got ice cream (some very interesting flavors) and headed back to the house. I was definitely surprised to find out the the currency in Ecuador is dollars. After we got back to the house we ate dinner and then it was time for bed. We were expecting more interns but they weren’t coming until super late so we all went to bed.
Day 2: More interns have arrived!! Days are pretty routine as far as meals go. Get up, eat breakfast, and then training started. We took a test with Elisa Brown to discover our strengths and how we can use them as a team and rely on each other. After training, we had lunch and then we had siesta time. (It is common in most Latin American countries to have a siesta, nap time. I am a firm believer in nap time!) We then continued training with both Rich and Elisa where we started to go over our intern manual. Next is dinner, and then bed. Pretty simple day.
Day 3: As usual, woke up for breakfast, and then continued training with Rich. We took another test that analyzed our strengths as a team and how we use them as far as leaders and those who relate to people more. After we had lunch and our siesta and then got to take the trolly to Rich and Elisa’s house where we went over more of the intern manual and had dinner. We also got to hear Rich and Elisa’s testimony which was incredibly moving. Took the bus back to the house and that was the end of day 3.
Day 4: This morning a couple of us woke up extra early to help serve at a soccer game. I got to sell tickets to the locals and watch the game. After the game the Peru team stayed behind and played with the ball for a little bit, and then we all squished into a car and went to Moviestar which is a phone store so the Ecuador team could get phone cards. After we came back to the house for a late lunch, played some volleyball, and then we got to hear Daniels testimony. After his testimony we broke into our groups and learned about our teams for the summer and prayed over them. Had dinner and then some amazing bonding time with the other interns.
Four days into my journey and I’m having an amazing time. I’ve gotten so close to the other interns and I am super excited for this summer and what it has in store for us. God has done some amazing things already and I cannot wait to see what He will do this summer. Thank you all for your prayers!
Kendall Gill 