Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Hi hi hi to all our friends and families!!!! This is Yaretzi, Frenyeli, and Emerson.
For today we woke up at 6:30 am for our trip to the school. Everyones was super excited because our last trip to the school for CAP Day One got cancelled.
The breakfast for today was bread with ham/chicken which is called deretidos in Panama. After this we all got ready to get on the bus. As Lideres del Dia we were in charge of making sure everyone was on time and ready for a great CAP execution.
We did a health check-in with Health and Logistics Coordinator Heyling and everyone was doing well. Then we headed out to buy materials at the “Do It” center near our hotel for our CAP project. We took quite a while (around an hour) to get our materials. We headed out at 8 am and got to the school at 9:40 am.
Our groups were very committed to completing this project on time before our deadline tomorrow 8/18/26. Since our time at the school was cut short everyone worked extra hard and we are now more than half way done with our murals and cursive alphabet. We worked on the saint provinces of Panama and the entire map of Panama. They were time consuming but the work was worth it!!! We also painted an ice cream mural that helps student count from 100 to 100,000.
After being half way done with our work we got some ice cream from the principal and the flavors were pineapple, papaya and melon. For lunch we got chicken and rice delivered to us from the hotel to the school. It was very yummy and very very tasty!
We left the school at 3:30 pm for our private trip back to the hotel. Once we got back at 4 pm glimpsers had the chance to call home during their free time or go out and explore Chitré. Today was the last day to do so 🙁
After free time ended we had our seminar with Danielle and Bryan. They’re the best! We all started writing our postcards to the Global Glimpse supporters. We are all very grateful for each and everyone of them. #grateful #chicken&rice
Once our seminar ended we had dinner which was made by Samy who we all also love. It was chicken (pollo guizado), boiled potatoes, and salad with iced tea.
Right after this we had our nightly meeting which was lovely because everyone was giving big love to each other and being appreciative for all the hard work we all got done today at the school. We passed the Lider del Dia torch over to Christopher, Adriel, and Octavio!! Christopher’s talent was dancing bachata and salsa, Adriel’s talent was slam poetry about everything we’ve done in Panama, and Octavio’s talent was a magic trick of him reforming a dented can and refilling an empty can. We were all very amazed!!!
Additionally, it was Octavio’s birthday today!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCTAVIO! Our Global Glimpse Leaders surprised Octavio with a delicious cake that we all enjoyed. #yummy
p.s HOLA mami y papi y gise y kailee y madelyn y anthony maybe! Les extraño mucho y también extraño mucho la comida:(. Espero que todo este bien y que mi snoopy este bien y mi ropa y mis otros peluches y mi cama. Muchas gracias hasta manana. – yaretzi!! BYE MAMI
p.s. Hi MOM, I miss you a lot, very very much. PORQUE did you not write a comment on the blog post. I am very very triste. WO AI NI ! boi boi ! I’ll see in a couple of days. HI MOM. – emerson!!! You’re red and I’m blue and now I see the world in purple.
Comments (21)
Randy L Meredith
Happy Birthday Octavio!!!
Glad to see you guys looking more comfortable and having a good time and I see there are some talented artist in this group. Amina I tried that unicorn drink, 2 thumbs down, I’d rather drink milk straight from those cows the other day. See you guys soon
Gisell Espinoza
Hi Yaretzi! I’m very mad that I was busy when you called today so we couldn’t talk🥲. These days have been very boring without you home because now I have no one else to bother. But I’m still very happy that you got the chance to go to Panama. I still haven’t found a back to school backpack I need help. Madelyn keeps saying that you are in school🤣 and Kailee keeps saying that she misses you. I bet you had a fun time painting the school wall. Everyone looked VERY concentrated while painting it probably turned out pretty. The heat in Panama is probably unbearable. Also, your clothes are safe since I have surprisingly not used any of them the whole time you have been gone so you are very welcome. Madelyn is keeping snoopy safe by randomly hugging him🤣. Okay bye bye Yaretzi!! & Happy birthday Octavio!
Brenda / baby Randi
Hey guys,Beautiful pictures, Happy birthday octavio and many blessings.
food looks delicious you guys are not missing much stuff back here it just been a bit cooler blah blah ,can’t wait to see you princess.
Baby Randi says she loves you and misses you she also started to pack for school but we all know she’s moving like a sloth meaning only a few item made it in her bag
We were so excited to hear your sweet beautiful voice Amina can’t wait to see you
Willian
Hi, Ari.
You guys are doing a awesome job over there and having a lot of fun. Nice!
Keep up the good work.
I’m excited to see you again.
Yuderky
Hola Ari,
Me gusto escucharte ayer en la llamada, estaba con mucho entusiasmo y me gustó escuchar tu risa cuando te dije que me gustaba el color amarillo. El trabajo de la escuela les quedó muy bonito. Este grupo tiene mucho talento. La comida se ve deliciosa, espero que la disfrutes. Solo quedan 2 días para verte y abrazarte. Te amo mucho y espero que disfrutes cada momento en Panamá. Mami y Papi te mandan saludos y siempre están pendiente de cómo está!!!
Besos, tu Mami!!
Sani Mom🥰
Yaretzi, Frenyeli, and Emerson thank you for such a great day 8. The Glimpsters was on a mission and got it accomplished. I’m sure the students are going to be beyond excited and grateful for all you all have done for them.
Good to see you putting your artistry craft to use. It was good to hear your voice and see your face.💫💫 The days of seeing your face is getting closer.🤗 Keep enjoying yourself, staying hydrated and taking in all of Panama. I love and miss you dearly. 🥰
Paula
The mural looks awesome so far. I can’t wait to see the final project. Everyone must have been on turbo to even get this far. It’s a huge undertaking! To my baby girl Addie, I won’t be able to post tomorrow bc I will be on a plane but that just means I am closer to being home and seeing you soon!!! We have so much to catch up on. Addie and Amina, enjoy the rest of your trip. Much love always.
Happy birthday Octavio!
Emerson’s Mom
Hi Emerson, we all miss you! Dad even asked me yesterday when you’re coming back. I hope you’re having a great time in Panama. Isn’t it wonderful to unplug from your phone and video games for a few days? Big thanks to the teachers who took you on the trip! Love you💕
Corina Zheng
Hi Emerson!!! Looks like you’re having a great time with great people and food. The paintings are so cute you guys did great!!! Miss you lots! Hope you enjoy your last few days 🫶🫶🫶
Sabrina wise (Dmitri mom)
Wow happy birthday young man you have an excellent birthday this year you get to enjoy in Panama. HI POPPA WE LOVE YOU CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU TAKE ALOT OF PICS. See you soon ❤️
Raphael
Hey Maddy, I hope you’re having so much fun. We miss so much here at home and can’t wait for you to come back. I am so incredibly proud of you. Take care of yourself and enjoy every single moment left. Don’t forget to get me a nice bracelet!
Tata
Angela Hollowell
Hi Amir , I love you and miss you !!! Papa said hi !! You guys did a good job at the school . And the food looks good , I got some new squishies and your brother is going to start working at Macy’s !!!
Angela Hollowell
Hi Amir !!! I love you and miss you !!! Can’t wait for you to come home !!! Papa and Victoria said hi !! And your brother is going to start working at Macy’s !!!! See you soon !!
Angela Hollowell
Hi Amir I forgot to say how proud I am of you and I got some new squishies and you guys did a wonderful job at the school!!!!!
Dawn- Amina's Grandma
feliz cumpleaños Octavio!!
I can’t believe it’s been 8 days already. You guys seem to be having so much fun…and the food..yummy. Continue to enjoy. I can’t wait to see the finished murals. Amina, I can’t wait to see you. I’m hoping you can teach me some new Spanish words. Lol
Love you mucho
Grandma
Arlette
Hi hi Ari! I’m happy you’re working with kids just like you hoped !! I love you and I’m so excited to see you in a few days!! 💞💞🕷️🕷️
Abel Garcia Bad boy
Hi Amina. It’s Bad Boy. lol. So happy to see you in the pictures going though this experience. Enjoy it. We miss you a lot.
Allison Sages
Jos where are you?! No pics of my girl today😭 Maybe too busy playing with Sol?
Happy bday to your friend! Looks like a yummy cake. 2 more days before i get to squish ya!
Gigi and Jack say hi 🐶 and they miss you too.
Love,
Mom
Mónica
Mi pequeña Maddy, I hope you had fun painting the murals at the school in Panama. Sabes, la casa se siente solitaria sin ti. I miss our movie nights and that special bonding time we always share. Keep making a difference in Panama and know that I love you with all my heart. Can’t wait to see all your pictures and all the souvenirs you got. See you pronto! “Happy birthday Octavio I hope you had a amazing day.
Mary Ann and Benjeil
Can’t wait to see you Xavia!
Hope you enjoy the last couple of days with your friends!
#chickenandrice 🤣
Love you,
mom and dad
Sani Mom🥰
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCTAVIO! 🥳🥳