Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Hii everyone,
We are your day 7 leaders!!! Today we woke up bright and early at 6 AM to wake up all of our fellow Glimpsers for a day full of excitement and new experiences. We came down, ate scrambled eggs and toast with strawberry pineapple juice. Then we did a mental warmup, which informed us about biocultural diversity and specifically the farm site we were going to called Finca Pamel. Then we were on our way!
We took a 20-30 minute bus ride and arrived at Finca Pamel only to see the most beautiful farm and wildlife. It was several fields with animals, plants, a hiking trail, and magnificent mountainside view. First we fed the goats, then we milked the cows, which was a very cool and interesting experience!
After, we split up into 2 groups, where one group cleaned the animals pens and the other group planted trees/plants. The chickens were very wild, trying to run out of their cages while we cleaned up their coop. Those who were planting had to remember the order of specific plants and transfer them to a plant bed. We had to dig holes in the soil with various tools, place the plants in the holes, and water them vigorously. We definitely all got our hands dirty!
We returned to the circle where we began and thanked the farmers for our tour and experience.
We left the site with a broadened perspective and many new, long-lasting memories. We returned back to the hotel and had a delicious lunch of pork chops/chicken with rice, salad, potatoes, and pineapple juice.
Then we all showered, as we were definitely feeling like we had been on a farm for 3 hours, and came back into the restaurant for meeting and planning for our CAP day tomorrow. After that, we had our free time, which many enjoyed despite a sudden rain shower. Some got Dominos Pizza, while others shopped for souvenirs, and a few got snacks from a bakery and brought them back to share.
Later, we had dinner of chicken nuggets and french fries, which everyone enjoyed as it reminded us of home! It was complemented with pineapple juice and lots of conversation and laughter.
We ended our day with the nightly meeting where we elaborated about the question and quote of the day. Then we had the talent show where we learned how to make paper hearts and passed torch over to the next Global Glimpse Leaders…..
We are happy to pass the torch to Emerson, Frenyeli, and Yaretzi!!
Thank you so much to everyone who has been leaving blog comments. Glimpsers get to hear about these daily so please continue to leave them on the blogs! 🙂
Hi Mom, Dad and Family
It’s Amina I miss you guys SO MUCH. I miss your cooking and your hugs mom. I can’t wait to see you again and tell you all about my experience. Dad I miss your jokes and your hugs. I want you to know that I really appreciate the messages you guys leave me. I tear up every time I hear them. Randi I miss you so much words can not explain. I hope you guys read my messages. I would also appreciate it if you guys left more messages for me on the blog because I truly love them. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON.
Hi mama and daddy, its Addie!
I miss you guys soooo much. Mom I’m missing our late nights together just enjoying each other companies. I miss all of your meals, hugs, and kisses. So excited to get home and spend every second with you and dad, just enjoying the rest of summer. Daddy I miss all of our jokes, watching countless series, movies, us replaying the Knicks final games, and your instagram reels you send me. Words can’t describe how much I miss you guys and just your presence around me. Being on this trip only makes me more truly grateful for your guys and all of the things/sacrifices you do for me. There’s no me without you guys. I love you guys so much, I hope you are relaxing and enjoying the quiet time before I get back. Tell Evan, Sabrina, Tristan, and Kenji I miss them all so much and i’m so excited to tell them all about the trip. Love you guys so much!!!
Hi Mom, Dad and Family
It’s Xavia and I miss you guys so much! I miss your cooking, love, advice, texts, and hangouts so much. Whenever I get a comment from you guys and even hear your name, I get teary-eyed but am so excited to hear what you have to say. I have made so many great, lifelong friends who love my intense skincare advice and corny jokes, and love me despite how messy my side of the room is here and how long I take in the shower/bathroom…(sorry lol I know you wouldn’t want me to do that but I am getting better with it). We are currently obsessed with plantain chips, dark chocolate, aloe-vera juice, and these no-sugar fiber chocolate chip cookies because newsflash: none have us have been pooping normally. I seriously miss you guys, Esayah, Grandma, Auntie, Bruno, Netflix, my blankets, my bed, my avocado toast, my yogurt bowls, my friend hangouts and being able to flush toilet paper, but it’s actually been so much fun and such a new and exciting experience here. I am so grateful for all that you do for me and I love you guys so much. Tell Auntie and Grandma I am so immersed in my Panamanian culture and that we are celebrating Auntie’s birthday as soon as we come back. Tell Esayah I miss him and Bruno as well. I am loving my time here but I can’t wait to come home and tell you guys all about my crazy experience.
Love and miss you guys most,
sincerely Xaviaaaaaaaaaaaa
p.s. I have not spent a crazy amount here, clap for me!
Comments (28)
Brenda /Baby Randi
Hello beautiful lady we miss you so much Randi and I went to tata house and it was not the same with out you, Glad to hear you are having fun I can’t wait to see you and hear all about your trip. Girl i saw your face with the animals 😂 I’m crying I didn’t even have to zoom in to see that face lmfao
Baby Randi has been so quiet with out you here idk how she’s going to be ok in boarding school with you out. Your bothers miss you also and have called to make sure that you are fine. Can’t wait to see you
Baby sends her love and misses you a lot and can’t wait to see you.
Ps baby randi did not clean her room up AT ALL
LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK PRINCESS
Alejandrina Villar
Hi Yaretzi, I can imagine you had a fun day today looking at animals and working in a farm. I bet it was very interesting since you are not used to doing things like that. It is a very fun experience. I hope that you have been taking many photos with your camera. Your family and I can’t wait to read your blog as a leader of the day. Keep having fun and making memories😁. Your dad says that he misses you❤️.
Paula
Hi Addie,
Remember what I always said…u can never love someone more than u miss them and that exactly my current state!! I love u and Im so proud u took initiative to be one of the leaders of the day!! So u got to boss others besides me for once?? 😁. I can’t believe u milked the cows. I can’t even get u to walk the dog at home. Hopefully this is a new habit! Hi Amina, wherever I see one, the other isn’t far behind and that makes me so happy. Addie sharing this amazing experience with u brings me such joy. Xavia, make sure u share those skincare secrets with Addie!
Great job girls and thanks for sharing!
Yuderky
Hola Ari,
Ya estás en tu día 8, faltan solo 3 días para abrazarte, espero que sigas creando memorias con todas esas actividades, te amo y espero que recuerdes que el poder está dentro de ti, como te escribí ayer me haces mucha falta y extraño el mami, mami, ven a ver y tus historias, te espero por acá con mucho amor para seguir disfrutándonos. Te amo mucho y este muy especial para mí!!!
Benjeil and Mary Ann Edghill
Xavia,
Thank you for the beautiful message. We are so happy you are getting to have this experience. We are here to help people and global glimpse gets that and is making sure you see how fulfilling that can be. I love that you get to see the melting pot that Panama is, so many cultures under the same flag. The food sounds delicious, but most importantly the company you get to share these memories with sounds amazing! I hope you all plan to stay in touch. I will give Bruno a hug for you and pass on all your loving words to the family. Enjoy these moments because they may shape the rest of your life.
Te Quiero,
Dad and Mom
Mary Ann and Benjeil Edghill
Xavia,
Thanks for your message! I couldn’t wait for you to be leader of the day just to get a.message from you. We’re so happy you’re having a great time and making some wonderful friends. I am not surprised to hear about your skincare advice, shower and messy room situation LOL- glad you can be your authentic self but just be respectful as I know you are being.
I hope you are learning a lot about Panama (their customs, their food, their community), learning a lot about yourself, and your friends. All the avocado toast and yogurt bowls will be waiting when you get back!
Bruno misses your long walks and Esayah finally saw Spider-Man yesterday and starts class today.
Dad went bushwhacking in Massachusetts with Lamine’s dad, and I found a new chocolate chip cookie bar recipe that is amazing. We’ll try to save you some for when you get back. 😉
Love always,
Mom & Dad
Sani Mom🥰
Whew Addison, Amina and Xavia what a rise and shine it was… EARLY at that🤭🤭… day 7 adventure was fun and educational. You all are so brave. Them chickens didn’t run yall out the coupe🫣? Lol. Then milking the cow, was an experience in itself. At least if you’re thinking of farm life you now have a hands on experience and see what you’ll be dealing with. I’m glad all is getting hands on experience.
Good to see you Saniiii..🥰🥰enjoying Panama, getting your hands dirty and planting seeds. I hope they keep in touch with you all about what you planted and how it’s growing. I miss you beyond the words. I love youuu and can’t wait to see and hear all about Panama.. the days are getting shorter🤗…
#wouldlovetohearyourvoice #seeyourface💫🥰
Randy L Meredith
Hey guys,
I hope you got to enjoy some of that fresh milk, if your stomachs can tolerate it. Amina you better have been comfortable with those farming activities or we will send you back to your grandfather for the summer, just kidding. I think Randi is just tolerating us until you come back. Have fun I can’t wait to see what today’s blog brings
Mónica
My sweet girl Madelaine, I was just thinking about how much I miss having you close. Knowing you visited La Finca Pamel and spent the day surrounded by cows, chickens, and goats, brings such a warm smile to our faces. Your daddy is always checking for updates and asking about your day. He gets so incredibly happy and excited whenever new photos are posted showing everything you are doing out there. The house feels completely empty without your laughter and energy here. We miss you more than words can possibly express. Keep learning, and growing, mi tesoro. We love you and we are holding you close in our hearts every single day. “By the way I am counting down the days until Thursday when I get to hug you”
Jessica Martinez
Wow, love the farm day!! Physical work (especially when it is involves dirt and animals) is always good for the soul :-)…..
Octavio I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday! This is the first birthday that we have not spent together, but I’m happy that you are spending it with new friends and having an experience that you will never forget. Love you, Mami.
Xavia’s mom
P.S. Get their sancocho recipe so we can make it at home!
Arlette
Hi ariiii!! I’m so proud of you and that farm looks super cool! I love you lots and we miss you out here!! Please keep having fun! 💞💞🕷️
Willian
Hola Ari.
It makes me so happy to see you enjoying your time in Panama. Getting a glimpse of life with the locals and learning. I hope this experience will enrich your life and give you perspective.
I miss your smile and can’t wait to see you again.
Love you!
Dawn/ Grandma
Mi Amina,
I so look forward to reading the blogs everyday and getting to experience Panama and it’s culture through you guys. I know you enjoyed the farm and it brought memories of Grumpy’s farm. I hope you’re savoring each moment and making beautiful memories and friends you’ll remember for a lifetime.
I can’t wait to see you and give you a big hug and hear all your stories. Continue to enjoy and learn. Love you mucho
Grandma
Lucia Lengua
My beautiful Violeta!
Seeing your beautiful smile in these photos and looking at you feeding goats reminds me of your childhood feeding animals at Harbes farm. We are all counting down the days to your return (3 exactly!) and I cannot wait to hug you, talk to you and have you back in Brooklyn!
Love you more, always!
Mama
Angela Hollowell
Hi Amir I miss you and love you so much can’t wait until you get home !!! I know you enjoyed the farm
Michael Torres
Hey Amina, it’s your favorite brother! Sorry I haven’t gotten to this I’ve been busy working but I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your trip is going well! I miss you a lot and I can’t wait to hear about all the fun adventures when you come back. Keep being open minded, caring for others, and don’t ever stop! Love you m&ms! See you soon!
Gordo and JaShonique
Hi Amina!!
It’s your favorite Brother with your future sister-in-law! We miss you and we love you! Can’t wait to see you and bother you again. We hope you’re having fun and we keep you in our thoughts. Till next time!
Best Regards,
SSG Torres and SGT Greenaway
Nana Garcia
Hi Amini Santini!!
It’s Nana!!! So proud of you mamita! I see you have been working so hard and that you are enjoying yourself!! I loved the pics your mom showed us!!!! We miss you but know you are in an amazing place!!!! Come back home soon!
Love! Nana!!!!
Tata (Your real Mom)
Hi Amina
I hope you are enjoying and living in the moment. I am so proud of you. Tata misses you a bunch Marley said even though you are allergic to him he sends you a big big hug. I hope before the summer ends you can come over and enjoy the pool with Mika and Gio. Your baby sitter came by for one night she misses you too but not more than me. Have fun and enjoy this beautiful experience.
Love ,
Your real Mom (AKA Tata)
Sabrina
Take a lot of pictures I am so glad that your gettin to experience the things I experienced as a kid dmitri.
Monique Wise
Looks amazing. D’Mitri aunty Misses you. Jeremy keeps going to grandmas house saying where is Papa I told him your in another country and all he keeps saying is “Without me?” Lol I hope you’re having a blast.
When you get back we gotta go out the country together <3
Mylee
It looks like you guys had so much fun today!! I wish I got to go to that farm to see the animals! It looks like you guys definitely took in the heat and weren’t afraid to get your hands dirty!! Amina Addison, Ari, and Nahla, my Ppas crew, you guys look so cute and I hope you guys are having the time of your lives. Amina and Addison since you guys were leaders today I definitely have to give you guys a shout out! You took on the role of leaders and i’m sure you did an amazing job! Ari I miss you SOOO MUCH and I can’t wait till you’re back I have so much to tell you. It was so nice to hear your voice on call today even if it was for 5 minutes 🤗. And it is definitely not the same as our 5 hour flee the facility FaceTime calls. The masks the guy in the yellow shirt is holding in that one photo is also very cool! Its really awesome you guys are learning about Panamanian traditions! Have fun and get good rest for cap! You’ll definitely need it! 😁😁
Allison Sages
Hi Jos!
Looks like all your experience scooping Coop’s poop came in handy. Don’t worry, he’ll be here when you get back 😉
Just talked to you on the phone and it sounds like you had another good day painting the school. Can’t wait to see you on Thursday and hear even more about your adventures.
Love you,
Miss you,
Mom
Merclyn Kuffour
Hi Honorable hope all is well glad to see you on the farm and helping out .I can’t wait to hear all about this experience i miss you, the whole family misses you . Sorry I missed your call I called back several times but no answer hope everything is fine you are always in our prayers j j says hi Joshua send greetings and we can’t wait to see you Love you
Lourdes
Hola Arianna
Im so happy you’re living this amazing experience
Have fun, cherish every minute and enjoy making new friends
Looking forward to hearing your stories
Have a magical rest of the day
Much love
Lourdes🫶🏽🙌🏽
MARIA RAMIREZ
Hola Lesley parece que la estas pasando bien,estamos muy contentos por eso aunque te extrañamos mucho. Yaya me pregunto por ti le dije que pronto regresas te queremos mucho mami dice flaco que te portes bien
Afua
Hi Nahla,
I know you had a rough start to the trip. But I’m glad you are doing much better and having fun on your 1st experience aboard. I can’t wait to hear your stories and I miss you very much.