Fundación Sinchi Sacha

Well this is it! I've been asking and commenting on how I am ready to really get into my schedule here in Quito, and tomorrow will be the start.

A HUGE part, and frankly the most essential part, of a HECUA semester is what we learn through our pasantías (internships), which we are assigned based on our areas of interest. I was originally assigned to work at La Casa del Migrante, but due to lack of need, my program director asked if I had any interest in working for Fundación Sinchi Sacha, at their museum. Museo Mandalae is a museum that focuses on the education and preservation of local culture in Ecuador. They are committed to the idea of responsible tourism; all items in their gift shops are considered comercio justo (fair trade) and made by local artisans. I will get the opportunity to meet and hopefully form friendships with these artisans as one of my jobs is to have background knowledge on their products: how they are made, where the craft was learned, etc...

I am very excited about what is to come this semester-- this is a picture of me stepping outside of my comfort zone since I have never ever done anything quite like this before. Keep my in your prayers as I take this step, and I'll keep you posted!