Challenge: Heights! Discovery: I walked across this wooden path to the ladder at the far end of the peak of the Basilica and climbed up to the outdoor walkway. You have no idea how high up it was! The climb down the ladder took my breath away, but I knew that it was worth the view and my ability to say "I did it" at the end!

scary walk at the basilica in Quito

Technical Details

  • Camera: Canon PowerShot SD750
  • Taken: January 20, 2013
  • Focal length: 5mm
  • Aperture: f/2
  • Exposure: 1/30 second
  • ISO: 800
by Missy Gluckmann

Missy Gluckmann has administered Study Abroad at institutions such as New York University, Marymount College (Fordham University), the State University of NY and Western Connecticut State University. As founder of the Global Education Initiative, she led Cartus Corporation’s international employees into local primary and secondary school classrooms to share their cultures with youth and educators. This unique program won the State of Connecticut Gold Prize for Innovation. Having traveled extensively and lived abroad twice, Missy enjoys sharing her love for educational travel. As a strong believer in giving back to the field of international education and has presented/trained for NAFSA: Association of International Educators and serves on committees for the Forum on Education Abroad. She received her MA in International Administration, with a concentration in International Education, from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont and a BA in Political Science from Binghamton University in New York State.