Hello from leaders Sarah Marie & Charlie! Our past few days in the Galápagos were like a dream! We made lots of new friends, including sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. The beach definitely belongs to the animals — on our way to go…
Our last few days in Turuco were full of memorable moments as we treasured our time with our host family. During our time with them, Patty and Rumi opened their home to us, drawing us in as part of their family, along with all of…
It’s hard to believe how much progress we’ve made in so few days! The new park in Turuco is nearly finished. The tires, now painted with designs, form a beautiful fence around the park that prevents the cows from entering and eating away at our…
We woke up Sunday morning in Turuco, which sits approximately 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) above sea level. Monday afternoon, we traveled 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) up on horseback and enjoyed incredible views of eight separate volcanoes, most of which are now dead. But we weren’t…
Greetings from Turuco! Typically, constructing a house starts with building a wooden frame and carefully laying brick. This summer, we have the unique opportunity to build a new playhouse for the children in our community. However, the group has decided that the children of Turuco deserve…
It’s well known that all Putney groups staying in Turuco visit a waterfall in Peguche and take elaborate photos there. It’s also well known that just one week ago, Peguche was filled with locals and tourists taking part in the festivals of Inti Raymi. As…
Our first two days in Ecuador have been incredible and filled with fun, adventures and good food. A windy bus ride led us to a beautiful lodge with amazing views, perfect for orientation. We even spotted several hummingbirds, and our new friend Fernando caught one…