Day 10: Closing reflection Day
Student Trip Blog
Hello to everyone reading our blog today. We truly appreciate you for taking time to read our blog. Let’s get into it from Damian, Josh, and Amir.
Day 5 was hectic to say the least. It was day 1 of our Community Action Project (CAP) and we had our work cut out for us. We left the cabin at 9:15am and went straight to acquiring our tools that took us 20 minutes to get to. The rain was relentless and going uphill was difficult. Once we got our tools we then went to the site to begin digging. The trench had already been dug by past Glimpsers but there was still a pretty big chunk that we had to do. We watched a demonstration by the local foreman who knew exactly what we needed to do to dig up a trench. We had set up groups prior, we put our gloves on, got our tools, and got ready to go to work. Then the plan that we had set had changed, it turned out to be 2 pickaxes and 22 shovels. Unfortunately one of the pickaxes had broken, so we had to work extra hard with only one pickaxe. Damien and Makai worked well with the pickaxe, giving other students an easier way to shovel the gravel out the ground. We had to make sure the ground was at least 3 feet deep. We worked through the rain, fog, and shivers. Once it was 11:30 am we made our way back to our cabins and enjoyed a well needed meal after the hard work, but we weren’t done…
After eating our meal, we carried our tools back up the hill to the work-sight. Without a moment’s notice we got straight back to work, but this time through the hot Costa Rican sun and the wet and muddy unfinished trench. It was lots of work and everyone was exhausted. Our clothes pretty much were unrecognizable but honestly it didn’t matter much to us because we knew that what we were doing wasn’t for us. It was for the people of Costa Rica and gave them access to clean drinking water because clean water is a basic right. Not just for us, but for everyone. So after it hit 3:45 we made our way to our cabin, tools in hand, walking downhill, and we had fulfilled our commitment for today. But we weren’t done, we are going back tomorrow to continue the work we started for the people of Costa Rica.
PS from Joshua-Love you mom, dad, Naomi, Javoni Laylani, Jermey, Adriel, Matt, Bryan, Shemar y’all made me the person I am today
PS from Damien- I love you Mom, Pa, Jason. I’m doing well and I’m safe can’t wait to go back home and have Chilaquiles. I love you guys.
PS from Amir-I love you Mom, Dad, Nana, Auntie Maya. I’m having a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to see you again!
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Comments (15)
Emmita * Emma*
OMG MICHELLE DAMIEN JOSHUAAA, it took me so long to find ur guys global glimpse blog… ik im so late cause ik they won’t show you this till like 24 hours later but HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLEEEEEE I hope you are having such a great day and I can’t wait to tell you about everything I did and I can’t wait to hear about ur trip so far I can see that mhs * you guys * are doing such an amazing job and I’m sure you were a great leader of the day Damien, josh and Amir. Anyways catch me typing each day on these blogs and hope you guys are safe baiii 💕💕
Catherine Jallow
Great job by you all. You are all making a difference. I love you Amina.
Kyla
Wow look at all that hard work!!! Good job everyone!! You toughed it out in all that rain and then in the hot sun!! That’s the epitome of selflessness!
Andre, your dad, Nana, Auntie Maya and I are all very proud of you! Love you!
Nicola
Wow! I am speechless. I am so proud of you guys for all that you are doing for the Costa Rican people and for not giving up even when it is difficult.
Love you, Josh!
Jazzy (jazlyn)
I know this is late but I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday Michelle!! ☹️ I miss you tons and I can’t wait for you to come back, I hope you and Damien are having fun. I hope you guys continue to make memories there. I can’t wait to hear abt the accomplishments you’ve guys made 🫶🏼
Lori Mulligan
Lots of good (hard) work today. Thank you to Damian, Josh, and Amir for capturing today in the blog for us back home to read. I love that you expressed how access to clean drinking water should be a universal right and you took strength from know you made a difference. Big love to all (especially Anna)
Ashley M
Wonderful post Damian, Josh, and Amir,
I hope you all got a good night’s rest!
You guys are making an impact!!!
Kudos to you All!!
Yvonne Pogo
Hi Glimpsers! Great job!! Keep up the great work. Enjoy Costa Rica. Hi Cruz, love you and we miss you.
Chris Weaver
Very nice work everyone. The way you know you did a great job is by how dirty you get. Can’t wait to smell your dirty clothes when you get home!
Tabia
It’s so inspiring to read about all the hard work you’re doing, even through the rain, mud, and heat. The commitment and teamwork you’re showing, especially knowing it’s all for the community and access to clean water, is incredible. You should all be really proud of yourselves. Can’t wait to hear how the next day goes!
PS/ Tanj, I am going to put those muscles to work! Love you!
Tahia
Tanchyyyyyy! Looks like you’re having an amazing time baby! Love you! Stay safe, and have an amazing rest of your trip! Can’t wait to hear everything about it. We all miss you poopi!
Wishing everyone else a safe and fun journey!
Stephanie
Great Job guys !! Don’t worry I’ll have ur food ready for u Damien !! Btw that’s a great pic !! Love ya !!
Marcus Richardson
This is awesome! The landscape looks so lush and green. I hope you are all having a great experience!
Elaina Weaver
Definitely looks like hard work and all for a great cause. I’m so proud of you all! Hannah, hope you wore your Solomons and channeled your inner “Spartan” with all the mud. LOL :-). Love you and miss you so much. PS: You are definitely in charge of your dirty laundry when you get home! Use the clothes line. ha ha ha! xoxo
Natalie C
Hope everyone’s doing well! I see that they have you guys working, hope everyone stays safe and healthy.
Hope you’re doing well joshua, they got you working hard, now you know how I felt when I was there. Hope you’re having fun and stay healthy! Here’s a message from isaac : what’s up joshua, i miss you bro, put in that hard work, stay safe.