Amy Schroeder-Riggio, B3′s executive director, and advisor Jason Corsi are currently in Ecuador in search of projects for B3′s 2011 program. As most of our volunteers can attest, keeping connected in the “campo” can be challenging, but we’ll post updates as often as we can. So, check back soon and click here for part one.

Hola again from Ecuador!

The B3 Site Inspection team is wrapping up it’s current trip to Ecuador – it has been a wonderful experience and we are confident that Ecuador is the perfect choice as a destination for 2011.

Each day, we are amazed with the beauty of the country and the people here.  Ecuador is nicknamed the “small South America” because a little bit of each country on the continent is represented here – the coast, the sierra and the jungle. This is a country that is full of color and beautiful landscape – I think we have used the word “WOW” more on this trip than any I can remember over the last few years…everywhere we turn there is another breathtaking view.

The weather is just as diverse: we’ve been surprised by snow quickly followed by gorgeous clear skies.

The food has been great (Jason has yet to try “Cuy” or guinea pig – a favorite local dish) and the customs and culture of the indigenous people in the Andes are fascinating.

There are many possibilities for Builders Beyond Borders’ projects here and much need.  Working this year with the communities of Ecuador promises to be meaningful, impactful and fun. Most importantly, B3 will be able to fulfill its credo of build, serve, inspire  with communities that are anxious to work alongside us to “build a better world.”