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Day 2: Welcome + Panama Canal

Hello Families,

Today we visited the Panama Canal and reached Chitre in the afternoon. We started the day early at 6:30 am with a breakfast buffet and checked out of the hotel. Immediately after breakfast we got on the road and headed to the Panama Canal.

While there we watched the massive ships passing through the Canal in from viewing area. We then watched a documentary on the creation of the Panama Canal which was very interesting and educational. The fact the Morgan Freeman was the narrator made it even more intriguing.

Once leaving the canal on our bus ride to Chitre the ride was full of great energy with an amazing playlist created by our students. It included a great mix of current songs and old school jams from our childhood.

We arrived in Chitre in the afternoon where we then check out our rooms and relaxed until it was time for the selection of our Leader of the Day. Had a very delicious dinner and now here filling in on our day. Until tomorrow where the students will be taking over the blog.

Your GGLs Yvette & Jared

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Comments (17)

Pao Ulloa

on August 5, 2026 at 4:14 am

Gracias, es muy importante y emocionante leer y ver las fotos de mi hija con un maravilloso grupo de chicas y chicos. Una linda noche.

Alketa

on August 5, 2026 at 1:57 pm

Hello to the Global Glimpse group and wonderful leaders! Wishing you all a beautiful second day in Chitré filled with smiles, learning, and unforgettable memories. Have the best time, my girl! Miss you . ❤️⭐️☀️🌎🇵🇦

Gabriella V

on August 5, 2026 at 3:18 pm

Hey Bella!
So cool you saw the Panama Canal . Penelope misses you tons !! Every activity we do she thinks your there waiting . Lavender thinks you are flying still no matter how much I explained you landed. So now we wave at every plane and scream hiiiiiiiiiiii Belllaaa!!!
We love you tons !!

Agatha C

on August 5, 2026 at 3:21 pm

Hi Bella! I miss you so much. I love your outfit, I hope that you brandon and Mylee are having the best time ever. Last night lindsay and I were trying to find people to play flee with us and we said “this would be so much easier if bella was here”. I miss you loads around here. Have fun I’ll see you soon ❤️

Amy

on August 5, 2026 at 4:56 pm

What a busy couple of days! It is so great to see these pics and hear all that you are doing. And it is so cool that you got to see the Panama Canal! I hope everyone is settling in at Chitre. So curious to see what the next blog will bring. Big hug to Max! We miss you and are so excited for you to be out in the world with this incredible group. Have fun everyone!

Milan Joseph

on August 5, 2026 at 5:49 pm

Heyy PPAS CREWWW I hope you guys are having fun in Panama and eating good

I misss you belllaaa I hope your having funn
I miss you myleee I hope you are enjoying your time there
Bradonnn I hope you have an amazing timee and you are eating goood

Skye

on August 5, 2026 at 6:39 pm

Oh wow ! The Panama Canal looks so fun! I can wait to see what else you guys get up to! i miss u bella it already feels like you’ve been gone for a week! but i hope ur having a lot of fun! <33

Yessie S

on August 5, 2026 at 7:35 pm

Panama Canal! so great seeing you all experience historical landmarks on this trip. Take it all in. Mylee we hope you are taking lots of pictures 🙂

For Rayjelis Rivera

on August 5, 2026 at 8:06 pm

Hi Rayjelis,

I Just want to tell you I’m so proud and happy for you, that you have the opportunity to experiences this in your life.

Love Mama Mayra

Christine DePalo

on August 5, 2026 at 9:06 pm

Looks beautiful can’t wait to see all the adventures. Just stay safe n have fun

Christine DePalo

on August 5, 2026 at 9:26 pm

Beautiful enjoy all ur adventures I can’t wait to see all you guys do stay safe and have fun

Christine DePalo

on August 5, 2026 at 9:26 pm

Beautiful enjoy all ur adventures I can’t wait to see all you guys do stay safe and have fun

Asia

on August 6, 2026 at 1:27 pm

BRANDYYYYYYYY. I miss you sm!!! I’m all packed up and about to head on the road to VSUUU. I wish I could update you on information I have come upon since you left cause girlllll🤫.
HIIIII BELLA AND MYLEE!!!!
I hope y’all are have the best time in Panama like how I said you would. I can’t wait to see you guys be leader of the day. Love ya

John Cruz-Konchakoska

on August 6, 2026 at 6:44 pm

Hey Isabella, love you much, miss you dearly, extremely proud of you, team, and staff. I see the weather is in y’all favor. Let’s keep it like that till LABOR DAY.
Love
Laugh
Live
In whatever order

Natalie

on August 7, 2026 at 12:38 am

Hi Rayjelis I am super proud of you. I am so happy that you are getting this experience and that you are exploring and building meaningful memories. 🤗♥️

Fran Sánchez

on August 7, 2026 at 3:57 pm

Hola anitaa
Me acabo de enterar que estuviste en la clínica, me preocupé pero sé que ya estás mejor.
Me alegro mucho que te estés recuperando y te deseo éxito y suerte en tu viaje, te quiero y te doy los mejores deseos.

Lorri Eskenazi

on August 7, 2026 at 5:25 pm

Amazing ! Sam and Yuleika : I am so proud of you two ! This sounds like such a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to chat with you both about what you learned, what you enjoyed and even what was challenging.
Keep having a great time , and enjoy !!!
Love ,
Ms. Eskenazi

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