Hello friends and family,
Dylan checking in. Today was our first free day, which was much needed after the last couple of action packed days. For breakfast, we enjoyed delicious scrambled eggs with chorizo, as well as some fresh bread. After breakfast, we headed back to the hostel to plan our Community Action Project. We brainstormed possible projects, using our knowledge from our visit yesterday. In the end, using a scale of one to four, we ranked our options based on feasibility, need, personal passion, and community engagement. Our current project list includes: constructing benches and tables, soccer posts, planting year round bougainvillea around the school’s perimeter, and donating a Nicaraguan flag for the school’s flag post. These decisions came after hours of passionate debate, and we are very happy with our outcome. We concluded the seminar and headed to el comedor for beef brisket, rice, steamed veggies, and frijoles.
And finally, after five busy days, we were released for our free time! Many glimpsers set off to call their parents (sorry family that didn’t receive calls, we love you). Some of us walked down Calle de la Calzada, Granada’s main street, to try their famous chocolate, smoothies, and enjoy the vibrant culture that engulfs the city. Our group also experienced the bustling market, beautiful backstreets, and historic landscape of the city on our journey to the church bell tower, the tallest building in Granada. While still under the shadow of the Mombacho volcano, this view was truly breathtaking and will remain vivid in our memories for years to come. To end our group’s free day, we headed down to the closed Cafe de las Sonrisas (from Aid and Development day), for private entry and permission to shop and relax on the giant hammock. We got back just in time to head down to el comedor for Gallo pinto, enchiladas, and salad. I just finished the nightly meeting, where I passed the torch to Liz for tomorrow’s fun day. I can’t speak for everyone, but today was an enjoyable day filled with freedom and responsibility. We truly enjoy each others company, and I am glad Global Glimpse brings such a diverse group together.
Miss you all and lots of love,
Dylan and the Global Glimpse Family
P.S.: We love blog comments 🙂
Kevin, been so pleased with using your computer when you been gone since you hog it when you’re here. I’ve found a lot of memories of yours. Jannette and Kristina and Gali both wanted me to send you their hellos. Looking through all the memories have brought me so much tears both of joy and sadness. Hope you continue having so much fun as you told me last time we spoke. Miss you and keep staying dry out there. Can’t wait to hear the next blog, i stay up every night til the new one is posted so i can read about your adventurous day! Lets live!
Yet another amazing adventure. We love hearing your blogs. Details are great. I’m glad everyone enjoyed their day. All the food choices sound delicious. Makes me hungry. This is awesome all of you get this opportunity!! We have a lot to be thankful for. Good night global glimpsers. Good night Kat. we love ya. Can’t wait to hear tomorrow adventure.
What an awesome way to spend a free day! I cannot wait to hear about your community project! It is so awesome what you guys are doing!!
Hi Liz, Its been about a week that you been on this trip and it looks like your days have been filled with excitement and many new discoveries. By now you could be missing home and family a bit and everyone here misses you too. When you are missing home and family, remember that the “missing” = love coming out of you, and love coming out of you is one of the greatest kinds to feel. So pour that love into what you are doing each day. The warrior in you knows what to do so trust her, believe in her, and let her shine. I hope you are finding comfort in your new friends and that your days are full of adventure.
Hey Gaby, Pedro, and Andy. Hope you guys had a fun week and enjoy the rest of your trip. Um I dont really know what else to write so yeah…just saying hi. I mean bye.
P.S. Put more pictures and come out in them.
hi Andy,Pedro, and Gaby! i hope you guys are having a good time at managua. please excuse my bad grammar, i dont know how to type in these keyboards yet sooo….anyways i hope you are meeting new people are getting out of your confort zone and cherishing every moment. reply back to me guys are hope you have fun byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
sorry i e}mean granada lol
Gaby, Pedro & Andy
hey hope guys are having lots of fun. Can’t wait to hear everything about your trip , take care and see you guys when school starts
-Natalia
Love you kat miss you, proud of you sweetheart, mom and I were so happy to hear from you! Always proud of you!!!
hey girly I miss you so much, it’s pretty quite without you here. I hope you’re having a awesome time, can’t wait to here all the exciting story’s when you come home!! Everyone from work says that they miss you too! See you soon boo
Much love..
– Your sister gabby(:
Hola gaby como estas ojala estés contenta y feliz con tus amistades cuidate y ya sabes te queremos mucho tu mamy tu papy no tengas miedo mamy andas acompañada y cuando puedas llámanos no te preocupes a la hora q sea saludos mamy
Sending big hugs for all that needs them today! Remember when you miss home, family, friends, loved ones, you are helping so many there! Your strength you carry upholds so many lives there, inspiring each life you encounter, learning from each other. What a honor, remember. Each and everyone of you hold someone’s heart! Be proud Of yourself, we are all so proud of you!!!!
I’m glad everybody is having a good time. I wish I could have gone! Seems like a lot of fun. Anyway I’m glad to see you’re safe Katrina Rose. Love seeing you in these pictures and knowing you’re having a great time. Can’t wait to here all the details when you get back I miss your voice and you in general. I love you Katrina (: and idk who everybody else is but I love you guys too just for being amazing people. Hope you guys have a great rest of the trip.
I’m glad all you guys are having fun! I wanna give a big shoutout to my boy Truong Xe! To my fellow Key CLub President, I hope the Global Glimpse experience hits you hard before the traveler’s diarrhea does! Hope you Truong and the rest of your delegation makes the most of this life changing opportunity and spend every second of your next fun day exploring your beautiful city. Steven, Nancy, and I are feeling regrets because we didn’t explore every little secret of Jinotega. Leave no stone unturned my brother!
P.S, try the street taco at your own risk. I didn’t get sick and it was delicious but I can’t say the same for the other bros in my delegation…
P.S.S, when you come back to Managua and you’re at the airport, spot me a tank top, I’ll pay you back. (;
Excellent blog Dylan. You look like you are immersing yourself in the community. I am proud of your work! You will have so much to write about. Keep a journal. Looking forward to your return.
Sincerely,
Adrienne