Here are some of the emails we have received from volunteers about their experiences in Ecuador.

"I hope you got home to New Zealand safely. I wouldn't say my spanish is amazing but it is certainly improving! At least I can make myself understood now.

The project to build a shelter for clothes was a great success. It is now finished and being used by all the volunteers. It took about 4 days to do, but it was well worth it.

I'm staying one more week here, and then 2 weeks at Guandera in the cloud forest - I thought it would be good to see 2 of the stations and be able to see the differences between them.

Take care,

Jon Neal"

"I just got back from Ecuador today. The reserve was great; so many cool people. I had a great experience.

Thanks,

Ian"

"Hiya. Yep, here i am in Quito! Just got here last night, so haven't had much time to look around yet. My flight was pretty good - but lots of turbulence on the way from Miami to Quito. I'm looking forward to working in the reserve!

Thanks,

Kristin"

"Hi. I have been at Jatun Sacha for a week and a half. I must say it is sometimes a challenging experience, but very rewarding and amazing. The people are great, I love this place.

I am teaching English classes to workers at Jatun Sacha and at two nearby schools. It is challenging and rewarding and I'm glad I'm getting this opportunity. I am honestly very glad that the station is so open to letting us do what interests us.

Sincerely,

Roberta"

"I just got back to Quito. Bilsa was great. I met up with Ryan and Keegan (other GVN volunteers) there. Now I am just trying to decide how to spend my last 2 weeks in Ecuador.

I did have some troubles with my flight getting here because of the volcano. I got stuck in Miami for a few days and ended up flying to Guayaquil and taking a bus to Quito but it all worked out in the end.

Thanks,

Jeanette"

"I am having a very good time here in Quito and am really looking forward to being in the forest. I will let you know as soon as I pick up a project.

Clive"

"Thanks. It was a fantastic group and Gaby was great. Bilsa was a very rewarding experience ....I may even return some time in the future.

Cheers,

Richard"