Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Hi! It’s Lesley and Nahla, the leaders of the day for day 3. We have new updates for family and friends!
Today we went on a tour throughout the city, Chitré. The people here welcomed us with open arms and they are the nicest and heartwarming community. Everyone was so excited to explore around the city for Day 3.
After the tour, we went to go on a trip to a bakery called La Medalla Milagrosa. We met with Orlando, the owner of the bakery. He was so sweet and shared his wisdom with us. At the bakery, we ate chicken soup with carrots and corn as an appetizeer. The next course of meal included lemonade and a tray with rice and chicken, potato salad, and a small dessert/postre. After we ate lunch, Orlando gave us a tour inside of the bakery, and we had the chance to buy their delicious desserts. They had ice cream, jello, sweet bread, and cookies. To share our gratitude, we thanked Orlando and Yamilet (Supervisor of Bakery and Orlando’s Wife) for inviting us for lunch and we gave them a gift.
Our next activity involved mask crafting with Don Dario. During this worksop Don Dario explained the mask, Diablico, and how it’s used in a traditional dance the “Diablicos Sucio.” He showed us the process of hand crafting the mask with clay and we also got to be creative, painting the premade mask he provided. Don Dario had his grandson dance the “Diablicos Sucio.” We also presented him with a gift to show our gratitude.
Then it was time for Dinner! We had a burrito with chicken, rice, beans, and pico de gallo on the side. For our nightly meeting, we headed to the center of the plaza and our time as the leaders was coming to an end and we passed the torch to Arianna and Madelaine! In the talent show they presented us with a dance that started as them singing the US States but transitioned to TikTok dances.
Finally, reminders for all families, students will be calling home at 1PM Central Time so be prepared to receive a phone call. Families and friends, we loved reading your comments on the first couple of
Hola Ma, Te quiero y te extraño mucho. Pido que Josephine, Alaia, Gordo, and I guess Flaco, esten bien.
— Lesley and Nahla
Comments (21)
Mary Ann & Benjeil
Hi, Xavia and friends! Looks like you’re having a great time, and I hope you’re enjoying the delicious food being served!
Maybe you’ll get some sancocho (chicken soup) before you go! We can’t wait to hear about everything you’re learning and doing. We miss you so much!
Love,
Mom & Dad (& Bruno)
Willian
Hola Ari.
You look phenomenal and I’m sure that you are having a great time. We are missing you but very happy for you.
Get yourself a well deserved rest ‘cause tomorrow will be amazing!!
I love you,
Sabrina wise
Enjoy every moment… thanks for the updates.
Deloise Snowden
Hellllllooo Saniiii, oh how I miss my kind granddaughter and your Snowstorm does as well, she’s looking for you and think I’m going to feed her every few minutes, not going to happen, she’s even came to the stairs whining and barking at me. Lol
I know you will have a great time there and learn so many new things and ohhh how I can’t wait to see the pictures and hear it all. Enjoy, continue to be great and make major memories.
I LOVE ❤️ YOU
NANA
Lizbeth
Heyyy Lesley see you’re leader of the dayyy Okayy perioddd. I love you so much, have fun. Ashley says hi and that she hopes you guys are having fun! Also love you too AP
Kyle Cooper
Looks like good times! I’m happy to see the many smiles on the faces of our talented amazing youths.
Love you Nahla:)!
Jessica Martinez
Wow, those masks look awesome! I’m so happy and grateful that Octavio is able to have this experience in Panama. Octavio I miss you and hope your learning and having fun. Love, Mami.
Merclyn Kuffour
Yaaaay it’s day three so. Proud of you Adriel. I miss you so much l am so happy for all of you for the opportunity to explore and experience other cultures.
Love you Honorable
Angela Hollowell
Looks like so much fun, I love how everyone gets to learn about the culture and try different food what a wonderful experience for them. I miss you Amir can’t wait to see you and you can tell me all about your trip.
Alejandrina Villar
Hi Yaretzi, I can see from these pictures that you and your group are having a good time in Panama. Take care of yourself and make a lot of memories. We miss you💗
Paula
Wow!! I’m tired just reading about your adventure packed days. I’m curious what the raspberry colored food was in the picture of lunch?
I would love to see pics of everyone doing the TikTok dances especially GG leaders!! 🤣
Randy L Meredith
You all look so energized and full of purpose, can someone bring me back some of that food?Amina please get the recipe for home. Have fun guys
Mylee
HII ARIII I’m so glad you made it to Panama!!! You look SOO CUTE in your outfit!! I’m gonna miss you these 7 days. I just got back from chitre and it’s safe to say that you are going to have the time of your life!!! See you soon! And also special shout out to my PPAS crew Amina, Addison, Nahla and of course Ari 💗💗💗
Zariha
Hii Lesley your leader of the day yess period , I hope your having fun and enjoying your time so far I love youuu can’t wait till your back🥺😝
Allison Sages
Hi Jos!
So happy to hear from you today! I miss you but am glad you get to go on this new adventure and are making new friends. Can’t wait to hear what’s next!
Love,
Mom
Matthew Smiles
Hey Jos! Seems like an awesome second day. I’m so happy for you that you get to have all these cool experiences. I love you so much and I can’t wait to see you.
Matthew Smiles
Hey Jos! I miss you so much but I’m so glad that you get to have this awesome experience. I love you and I’ll see you soon.
Sammi Weissman
Hey leaders!! So proud of you Lesley for stepping up!!
Hi to AP!!
Valeria Miranda
Omg Ari you look sooo cute!! Miss u ❤️❤️Have a great time <3
sammy
Omggg arii im so glad ur in Panama i just got back from there!! Im glad you guys to meet Orlando he was such a highlight of my trip and his food was so good! Cant wait for your blog tomorrow I miss you!!
Mónica
Hey Madelaine! I’m so happy to see you are having an amazing time in Panama. You are tasting new foods, and seeing new places. Stay safe and enjoy every moment of this amazing adventure. I miss you so much and am holding you close in my thoughts every single day. Me encantó que en la Panadería comieron sopa de pollo y choclos, tus favoritos! I love you my dear.