We’re on a flight to…

by | Jul 3, 2015 | International | 27 comments

Happy Independence Day Weekend, Americans! And Happy Friday, everyone!

Today we’re off to our second international destination this summer– I can’t believe how quickly our 5 days at home went by. My desire to lie in bed for a day is only slightly overshadowed by the great excitement I feel for our next stop.

A glimpse of Quito Old Town!

I already mentioned this back when I shared our summer plans: we’re going to Ecuador! Only this time, our focus will be on volunteering with Casa Victoria (more on the organization later!), which I heard about from the lovely Katie at Hope Engaged. I am so thrilled to be working with kids in Quito for the next 3 weeks, and hopefully getting to see some of this amazing country!

But fear not, this little blog will (hopefully) keep chugging along during our adventures. I haven’t finished sharing every tidbit about Japan that I want to.

What about you? What will you be up to this weekend?

27 Comments

  1. Hope Engaged
    Hope Engaged on July 8, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Hooray! Can’t wait to hear how Ecuador is going!! xoxo

  2. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on July 6, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Oh believe me we (and the rest of Ecuador) are excited about the Pope 😉 I don’t know if we’ll get to see him though, he’ll be appearing in Quito (again) tomorrow, and I’m wondering if I should go check out the scene or resist getting trampled!

  4. Annie Montgomery
    Annie Montgomery on July 6, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I heard on the news this morning that the Pope is in Ecuador too!! I got so excited for you (no idea of your religious beliefs but he has got to be one of the cutest old men on the planet! hehe)

  11. Carly @ Let Us Wanderlust
    Carly @ Let Us Wanderlust on July 5, 2015 at 4:25 am

    How amazing!! I can’t wait to read and see all about it soon! Have a wonderful trip! xx

  13. Kristin
    Kristin on July 4, 2015 at 11:20 am

    What an exciting destination – and for such a great reason! Enjoy and have a great trip!

  14. Rachel G
    Rachel G on July 3, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    That will be an incredible experience, for sure. May you be a blessing to everyone you meet there!

  15. Christine | A Keane Sense
    Christine | A Keane Sense on July 3, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    How awesome! Ecuador will be amazing! Can’t wait to read all about your adventures 🙂

  17. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on July 3, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Thank you so much, friend! I’m so excited to meet new friends in Ecuador. Have a great weekend!

  20. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on July 3, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Thanks Anna!! Laying over in Texas 😛 I hope you enjoy my Japan posts 🙂 It was SO great!

  22. Annie Demczak
    Annie Demczak on July 3, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Ecuador! How exciting! Have a great trip!

  23. Brittany Bergman
    Brittany Bergman on July 3, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Another super exciting trip!! I’m praying for good rest throughout your time there and so much joy as you work with the precious kiddos. I can’t wait to read all about this (and more about Japan) in the coming weeks!

  24. reneejessome
    reneejessome on July 3, 2015 at 6:24 am

    So exciting!! I hope you have so much fun!! I’m sure Ecuador will be amazing 🙂 Can’t wait to read all about it.

    Renee | Lose The Road

  25. Gina Alyse
    Gina Alyse on July 3, 2015 at 6:06 am

    I am so excited for you!! Have a wonderful trip to Ecuador! I’ve heard great things about it—I can’t wait for you to experience it! Safe trip! 🙂

  26. Anna | slightly astray
    Anna | slightly astray on July 3, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Ahh I’m so excited for you!!! Have a very safe flight!
    P.S. I’m behind on blog reading and I’m so excited to read all your Japan posts. You may get a barrage of comments from me over the next couple of days!