Carly V. - Blog Post #15



It is a bittersweet subject to talk about our time in Ecuador ending, but I am truly excited to go back home. For me, family is extremely important so I am looking forward to seeing my family again. This trip has been the longest time that I have ever been away from my family. I am also excited just to get back to a normal routine. I love exploring and being in new places, but sometimes it is just nice to return to what you are used to. For me this is living at home with my three dogs, riding my horse everyday, and working. It sounds strange after thinking about all of the amazing things I have done, and yet I want to go back to something so simple, but it really is the simple things that I miss the most.


The thing that I will miss the most about Ecuador is just the fact that I never know how things are going to be or what is coming next. Some routine was established in the short time that we were here, but for the most part every day was an exciting and new experience. For me this trip was unlike anything I had ever done before and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to do it. I will also miss getting to see a different culture. There are many things here that are similar to the U.S. but also so many that are completely different. I love that Ecuador is so open to display their culture through markets, dances, music, and more. To me this is something really amazing. I will also miss getting the opportunity to work with the children at Ñeque y Mas Ñeque. For me this was such an amazing experience that I would do it all over again. I think although I am ready to go home, Ecuador will be an experience I will never forget.

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