Tuesday was the day that most people were really looking forward to. We got to go and spend the morning at an elementary school and work with the Peace Promoter kids that Jeff and Omar work with through CEMPROC. These kids where very focused on the topics of anti-bullying, non-violence and environmental issues; they where much more well versed on them then I was at their age. They were also all really freaking adorable and excited to have us there. They sang some songs for us and then had a few student leaders get up and welcome us into the school. Although it was a challenge communicating in many ways, the projects were worked on in groups where dramatic (relatively silent) skits. It reinforces the idea that these barriers we put in place only hold us back as much as we allow them to. Yes, there is a certain level of not being able to talk, but with kids that's not what they're looking for. They are looking to run around and play like any other kid. How many times do you hold conversations when you're playing/entertaining the kids you babysit, or little cousins? It was a great experience and I'm glad we get to go back after we return from Pijal. One of the many fabulous things about this trip is that it is longer, and we get to work on building stronger relationships than we did at the schools last time.
There are lots of photo's for this bit...like I said, they're really cute.
Seriously, can you get much cuter then a group hug?
Dramatic Skit Group :)
A Game of Marbles
And a Sack race
After the overwhelmingly adorable goodbye they gave us, we went off to look at some of the street art throughout Quito. Street art is incredibly popular and is increasingly political in its topics. Last time we had the opportunity to hang out with some spray paint artists. Although we didn't get to meet up with them again this time, we were able to explore and see some of the art they participated in. It is definitely a different type of street art that you wouldn't see in the United States. It is much more then just tagging, it really is a statement.
The evening was free, and the girl Katelyn who came late and baggage didn't come, finally caught a break. Her suitcase came to the hotel, just in time for us to leave in the morning for Pijal.
There are lots of photo's for this bit...like I said, they're really cute.
Seriously, can you get much cuter then a group hug?
Dramatic Skit Group :)
A Game of Marbles
And a Sack race
After the overwhelmingly adorable goodbye they gave us, we went off to look at some of the street art throughout Quito. Street art is incredibly popular and is increasingly political in its topics. Last time we had the opportunity to hang out with some spray paint artists. Although we didn't get to meet up with them again this time, we were able to explore and see some of the art they participated in. It is definitely a different type of street art that you wouldn't see in the United States. It is much more then just tagging, it really is a statement.
The evening was free, and the girl Katelyn who came late and baggage didn't come, finally caught a break. Her suitcase came to the hotel, just in time for us to leave in the morning for Pijal.
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