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Seeds of Change Day 2
What an amazing first day it has been here in Ecuador. Almost all of us arrived last night on the group flight, but we were still missing one student who was coming in on another flight. We decided to stay in the airport and play games while we waited, beginning to build our group dynamic while… Read More
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Welcome Seeds of Change 2016
Hey everyone, We are looking forward to leading the seeds of change trip again! I hope you are ready to work on amazing farms, learn from permaculture experts, and explore the Ecuadorean Andes and coast! We are excited about sharing our passions for food, agriculture and the Ecuadorean cultures with you all. Get ready for… Read More
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The Final Day – Seeds of Change Group Journal Entry
The final day of our trip snuck up on all of us I think. We all knew it was coming, but when it arrived at last, it was difficult to soak in. In less than 48 hours we would all be back home in the United States. I kept our imminent departure in the back… Read More
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In The First Moments of 6am – Seeds of Change Group Journal Entry
In the first moments of 6am you feel the pull of the bed strongly. You want nothing more than to pull closer the covers and fall back asleep until the clang of the breakfast bell brings you to consciousness, hungry. However, in those first moments of 6 am you realize there are animals rendered helpless… Read More
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Independence Day – Seeds of Change Group Journal Entry
Even though today was our country’s (minus Marco, who is from Germany) Independence Day, the day was spent celebrating the face that we were in Ecuador and not the United States. After a delicious breakfast of mixed fruits, oats, blackberry juice, and scrambled eggs, we left to participate in the service project. Little did we… Read More
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Seeds of Change Student Essay
Living in Oak Park, Illinois, or any suburb for that matter, one tends to lose focus of the products we consume and from where they come. Having watched the documentary Food Inc. propelled me towards a hands-on experience filled with tools that could set the foundation for a sustainable lifestyle. What I found was a… Read More
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La Playa de Puerto López
Saludos desde la playa de Puerto López! We’ve arrived safely at our last destination of the trip, and are excited for a few more adventures! We left Rio Muchacho Organic Farm after a leisurely morning (we took the day off from feeding the animals and cleaning their pens!). Our last full day at the farm… Read More
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Rio Muchacho
Buenos Dias a todos! Our days at the Rio Muchacho Organic Farm have been filled with excitement and provided us plenty of opportunity to get our hands dirty this week! Every morning, at dawn, we begin our day with farm routines — feeding the cows, pigs, horses, and composting worms –before enjoying a big bowl… Read More
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The Andean Highlands
Hola padres! Woke up early this morning and after a wonderful vegetarian breakfast, we left to tour a cheese factory. After some sampling, we drove to the beginning of the trail and hiked through the clouds and mountains for two hours before stopping for a bagged lunch. We sat, relaxed, and ate our sandwiches while… Read More
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Quito and Cumbaya
The first few days of our adventure are underway! After arriving and a short night’s sleep on Sunday night, we got started with our first activities. We spent a lot of the first day in our beautiful guesthouse in the valley outside of Quito surrounded by avocado, citrus, and banana trees. After some morning games… Read More
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