Itinerary

28 February – 11 March 2009

A more detailed itinerary will shortly be featured on this page.

A child in EcuadorSaturday 28 February

UK – Quito

We board our international flights for Quito. Spend first night in lodge.

Sunday 1 March

Meet with expedition leader and travel to the project site in El Pedregal. On arrival we'll receive a full briefing on the project, relax and acclimatise to the project. Spend first night under canvas.

Monday 2 – Saturday 7 March

SCHOOL PROJECT

After an early breakfast we walk the short distance to the project site where we meet the staff, pupils and parents of the school. We divide into project groups and receive our tools, safety gear and project materials. Each day, we wake up early and after breakfast continue with our work. We take a break for lunch and then work until the end of the day, returning to our base camp for a good dinner, football practice (if you wish), entertainment and the briefing for the following day.

Sunday 8 March

FINAL PROJECT DAY

After lunch on the final day, we hold a ceremony to officially handover the school to members of the local community. This will be followed by the football match and we enjoy a celebratory dinner in the evening.

Monday 9 March

GALA EVENING

Tuesday 10 March

Quito – UK.

We board international flights home.

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