This was the first day in the village of Huambalo where we were to spend several days working with parents, children, and professionals. It turned out to be a very special day!

Bus - Banos to Huambalo. Took many pictures of Tungurahua volcano. Closer - Smoke usual, but the dark gray smoke in this photo was ash. Miguel-right with sister Paola left - first meeting. Later it occured to me that the children were quite dressed up. Some were wearing costumes Many of the girls were getting makeup. Maggie - right, Alphonso - middle, and his mother - left. Chaya Spector with two big digital cameras capturing the day. A very cute little girl.. This young woman loved to dance. She recruited people to dance with. Alfonso and Linda dancing. Maggie having lots of fun dancing. The two were great together. Heather was attracted to the dance. It was a great interaction! Chaya near special table constructed as a result of last year's trip. Chairs were set up for our group. Lynn, Dennis, Osima and Heather. Heather and Linda with a young girl who helped us later with the ramp. IMG_5562 Director of the special school program in Huambalo. Gladys, Director of the Foundation for Sustainable Development. Adam translating to Spanish what Bridgett is saying to the group. Dancing - see http://www.connsensebulletin.com/dance2.mov Gayl and Sonia get two more students involved in the dancing. She just loved to dance whenever she heard music. This is Diego, the gentle giant. He was later a great ramp helper! Paola - my dancing partner. Paola with her father. The garden at our hotel in Banos. The hills out our front door. From the garden looking toward the hotel.