Day 10: Closing reflection Day
Student Trip Blog
Helllllooooooo Panama and GG friends and family!!! It’s Ryan, Talia, and Lorelei, your leaders for the day! Today was Biocultural Diversity day, and we learned a LOT.
We woke up bright and early this morning at 5:45 AM to the sound of roosters out of our windows, and headed downstairs for some delicious breakfast sandwiches. Then, we hopped on the bus and headed to Tortugas Pedasi to learn all about sea turtle conservation, and local protection efforts being made. We were given a presentation by Roberto, a volunteer from Tortugas Pedasi, who then showed us around their museum, and then took us to their local beach, La Playa Del Toro, to do a trash clean up.
During the beach clean up, many of us had the chance to talk further with Roberto, and learn more about his life and conservation efforts. Fun fact: Roberto speaks eight different languages! Many of our bilingual students were able to bond with him over this.
After completing our clean up and experiencing slight torrential downpour, we were able to show our appreciation to Roberto by sharing a few words about our experience and presenting him with a gift. Promptly after, he returned his appreciation by informing us that we were his favorite and most passionate group he has worked with to date!
After a hard morning’s work (because it was still only 11AM), we caught the bus back to our accomodation for a debrief about our day thus far. We discussed our question of the day, “What is biocultural diversity, and why should we care?” in relation to our work with Roberto and Tortugas Pedasi. Then, after a delicious lunch, we had some much earned free time. While some students decided to kick back at a local cafe with leaders Maykeld and Brian, others decided to trek to a nearby thrift store, where they dug through piles and piles and piles of stylish clothes at unbeatable prices.
After exploring Las Tablas, we headed back to the hotel for a 5:30 group meeting that promoted self-reflection on our experiences in Panama so far, and what they have meant to us. We had a nourishing dinner, followed by our nightly meeting, where tomorrow’s Leaders of the Day were introduced to share their talents with the group. (Stay tuned for their blog post tomorrow!) During our meeting, everyone had lots of Big Love and positive comments to share about their fellow glimpsers, and hardworking leaders. We finished the night by playing some of our favorite new games with each other, and another amazing day in Panama came to a close!
And this is us writing this blog…so meta…..
Thanks for tuning in to this exciting new update! Please continue to leave comments, reading them all together is always a highlight of our day :))
Peace out amigos,
Ryan, Talia, and Lorelei <3
Oh, and PS:
hi hi mama, dad, river, dave, lex, hudson, and whoever else I know who may be reading this!! I miss you guys like crazy and have been thinking of you all, you would love it here! I am having the best time, and can’t wait to see you all. Hud we have so much to debrief, and I can’t wait to give you a hug. I love you all and hope you are having the best week, please leave some comments for me to read :)!!!
Love ryry
From Talia-
Hi mama and dad! I miss you both dearly and I can’t wait to see you guys and the puppies!! I have so much to share with you guys and wish I could hug you both right now. Also Liya if youre reading this i’m loving the comments and I miss you like cray I can’t wait to see you love you <3 PS mama these people rock!!!
HI RATS!!!!
I hope everyone is doing amazing! Panama is very fun and I’m having a great time so far. I even got to go thrifting (I will find a way) and found something AMAZING that you will have to wait to see until later :)))))) I have made the best friends ever and am seeing lots of fun animals (ie goats, cows, horses, cats YAY) I miss you all so so much! Please take care of my fish 🙂 LOVE YOU MY RATS – Lolo
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Comments (30)
Brittany Harper
I love reading about everything you all are learning in Panama.
P.S. Never heard of the game spot it!
Tom Greenland
Sorry, I accidentally sent that last post b4 it was finished.
Pirate jokes:
#1 How do pirates save $$$ on Christmas presents?
Answer: They look 4 sails!
#2 What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?
Answer: “Aye, matey!”
Bonus joke:
What did the fish say when it swam in2 the wall?
Answer: “Dam!”
Luv u BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADIES!
k Greenland
Hi Tal – I’m writing again as I’m not sure it went through! (Dad’s fault of course, lol) I miss you and the trip looks amazing!
Did you go thrifting? HOPE SO!
I love and miss you – Mama
Merin Soy
I’m back! stilll miss you loads and loads but very glad to see you through these pictures atleastt. Update on the bag situation we r kinda looking at strawberry shortcake rn and ur options r blueberry muffin and lemon meringue btw. but if u have a diff fav just let us know when u can. the website looks a teensy bit sketchy so it might not work out so def keep thinking of other options too lol😭😭. Cant wait to see you sooonnn. Love youuu, have fun and stay safeee💕💕
Kenia Jimenez
Thanks for sharing day 5 of Panama. The sharing of pictures and updates gives me as a parent lots of joy. Hope you guys continue enjoying the beautiful country and learning of its culture.
Jayden Taveras love you and miss you so much.
Liya
AWWWWW BEST LDDS EVERRRRRRRRRR
you guys are amazing
Talia thanks for the special shoutout I love u SOOO much and miss u more
Looks like you guys are having so much fun the smiles are everythingggg and i’m sooo happy for you all
Keep being da baddest ever
😜😜😜
Sheri McGowan
Hooorayyyy!! This update made my heart so happy!! Way to go leaders, your write up was excellent!! It sounds like you had an amazing morning with Roberto and learned a lot! I love hearing you also had a little free time and OF COURSE you found a thrift shop Lorelei;)) That’s my girl! My favorite part is hearing that you are all getting along so well and making connections through this experience. Big Love sounds like an awesome tradition, it’s so important to lift others up and share what you appreciate about them. We love and miss you so much Lorelei!! This post gave us all such joy. LOVE YOU!
Angeline Perez
Hi Daniel and friends!
Thank you for the update. It’s truly amazing watching you all make a difference in the world!
Keep it up!
Miss you Daniel!
summer brown
bro mel. okay so yesterday me n my cruise 👀. MELL LIKE I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL U N THAT WAS ONLY day 2!! Also jayden when ur the leader can you pls write and tell me if ur getting my comments. But yea last night got a lil messy w the girls but it should be fine. I stand on business this season and I don’t need any nonsense. Period. But yea u guys look cute. Ik ur having fun saving the turtles. Also mel I wish u could see my baddie ig posts rn. Don’t worry only stories haven’t got to that level yet. Hehehe. But just know everyone on my close friends is going crazy rn w my updates so yk i had to update you too. Okay bye baddies!!
Keily 💕
Hey Maykeld and Laura!!
I miss you guys so much, this group is so lucky to have you guys. 💕
Abby
Heyyy guysss, although I only really talk to a bit Rachel and Dustin still hey to Emmanuel and Daniel :] I meant to write a comment sooner anyways anyways, I see you guys ended going to Las Tablas too and I really hope your enjoying that place as much as I did (you guys seem to be doing more than we did💔) of course every group has its own qualities that make it special, along with the people. Also I see your not going to be experiencing the brutal day one planting trees my group experienced for our cap :,D but enjoy your time there,it flys by fast,enjoy the time with the people there and the places themselves 🫶🏽 (also LT2B misses you Laura,Maykeld and Omar!! If Emilio appears him too)
Taylor McGowan
LOLOOOOOOO!!!! You all wrote a wonderful post! Thanks for the updates and all the good work to keep our sea turtles safe. We all miss you and love you! Hazel and the fishies say hello, Minnie too! LOVE YOU!!! – Papadre
Wanda Seda
So happy that you guys are having such an amazing experience. Melanie we miss you so much cant wait to have you back home.
love,
Mom
Liya
I can’t see my comment so i’m writing again
You guys are so freaking cute best LDDS everrrrrrrr
I hope you guys are having a fun and meaningful time and my #ppasbaddies i miss u guys
Tali thanks for the shout out mush i love u soooo much and miss u moreeeee
I am so excited for bigggg debrief when you get back 😜😜😜
Ry ur smile is the cutest u look so happy i love it
anyways keep being da baddest out there 😛😛😛
Erin Swide
Chris, this is such an amazing opportunity!!! I can not wait to hear about everything you got to see from your mom. I am so jealous you go to see the canal – thats a historic moment u are lucky to experience. So jealous of you. And dont forget to bring your mom an amazing souvenir so she can brag to me abour it – Erin Swide
Diana Wallace
Hi King Chris
I hope you’re having fun and enjoying a great experience away from home, while creating lifetime memories with friends. I always knew you were destined for greatness.
Continue to have lots of fun, before a blink of an eye…you’re back in school lol..
Love you… Your Coolest younger Aunt Diana
Cynthia Francis
Hi Chris it’s Grandma ,I am reading up on your daily activities. I hope you are having so much fun .I miss you and love you so much.
Briana F
Chris! Auntie here I hope you’re enjoying this experience and taking in all of the real life moments! I’m so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I love you can’t wait to hug you !
Ms. Neider
Hi Christopher!
Look at you, a world traveler all of a sudden. It looks like you’re having an amazing time in Panama, I can’t wait to hear about it (especially the sea turtles) when you get back home. I bet you’re happy you picked Panama over Costa Rica. 😉
I got to see your mom in Central Park over the weekend. Marco, Mirra, and I hosted a picnic to see family and friends. Baby Mirra met some of her cousins and aunts, and uncles for the first time. We missed you, but knew you were having the best time in Panama. Soak in every moment and experience. Be curious and ask questions.
Sending my love,
Ms. Neider
Alex Hayes
Hey Chris!!
WOW this trip looks incredible. It seems like you guys are all learning so much, and seeing so many wonderful things. I can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Xoxoxo Alex aka Ms Seifert aka Mrs Hayes
Cheavon and Paul
Hi Chris! We’re so proud of you and everything you’re experiencing on this amazing journey. We hope you’re having lots of fun, learning new things, and making unforgettable memories. Enjoy every moment — we’re cheering you on from home!
Brittany Harper
Hey Chris!
I miss you so much, but I’m so happy you’re getting to explore Panama. Keep making me proud!
P.S. I’m literally counting down the days until you return! & what’s “Spot It”?
Cynthia Francis
Hi ,My King Chris Grandma.I been following your day to day on this trip.I hope you are having fun.I love you so much can’t wait to you come home.
Angelica
I’m loving the vibes of this trip so far! Yall are learning so much!
Btw Juli, tell me why mom just told me you fell like at the beginning at the trip?? Are u ok? Is it me or is it feeling like France part 2 lol. Be careful, watch where ur walking!
Gretchen Johnson
The turtles are so fun! Always love a good beach clean up. Glad you are all making such a great impact.
Have a blast!!
Jeff Cavalli
This trip looks more interesting and more fun by the day. Ellis, I might take that hat when you’re not looking… just saying
summer brown
Mel I miss u so much like I need my sista!!! So much has happened! Also all im gonna say is Spider-Man part 2. Love summer!
Deanna
I’m such a bad mom. I didn’t see your adorable comments but I just read them and I love you!!! I’m so happy you’re loving your experience. Mimi was just saying she can’t wait to hear all your stories!! Come home now!! Frogs in palaces forever ❤️
Josh
Ry!
Amazing
So amazing
We miss you like crazy. I love you little lady.
Dad
Hudson Loverro
I FINALLY FOUND YOUR PAGE!!!! RYAN I miss you like crazy and I’m so proud of you. I think of you constantly and the relief we will both feel when we finally get to share our stories from our trips with each other! I cannot wait to spend so many days together this fall (I have big plans for us ryry) we have seriously earned it! I know how much this trip means to you, and I hope from the bottom of my heart that it has fulfilled that longing for travel and new experiences! If I have one MAIN takeaway from my time abroad, and I hope yours is similar, it’s that our time seeing the world just the two of us cannot come soon enough. I love you my special Ryan. See you soon, but not nearly soon enough <3