Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Hiiii from the Global Glimpse group! Today has been a wonderful day full of nature and bonding. We woke up, bright and early, at 6:30. Later we had breakfast, which consisted of sausage, eggs, bread, and fruit. After waking up to a delicious meal, we had a musical bus ride to Sarigua National Park. It was a beautiful landscape, and we learned that the park was over 8,000 hectares. We went on a peaceful hike through the land, learning about the elements in the soil, and the significance of erosion. Our tour guides, Alexander and William were incredibly helpful and taught us numerous informational facts about Sarigua National Park. On the hike, we saw a cute little bird! It was tiny and nestling in a small nest.
Later we had some fun and went to get ice cream! We all ordered delicious flavors. I got Cherry Crunch! We were all conversing, bonding, and licking. Because we were so good and behaved well, we were able to walk around the area. Coincidentally everyone went to the same store. I, personally, was in complete shock of how cheap everything was. They had shorts for less than $3!!!!
Anyways, after that we all headed back to the hotel and had a filling lunch containing rice, plantains, and beef.
Evening:
This afternoon we had our first ever dance class!!! The guy teaching us, Antonio Perez, was such an amazing and energetic person. He taught us plenty of new moves and everyone was filled with energy!! Although, everyone was tired they were still dancing and we all just had a really great time together. We learned bachata and some salsa. He also taught us a The Congo Dance of Panama, which is an Afro-Panamanian art form native to Panama. It was very interesting moment where we learned more about culture and practiced dancing at the same time.
After that we had free time!! This was all of our first chance to get out and explore the plaza on our own in groups of 5. Many of us went out to the super 99, Mr. Tea Boba shop and to McDonalds. We had to try and not to get full though because we needed to eat dinner shortly after. At 6:00 when dinner came around we had yellow rice with Coca Cola chicken, mash potatoes and salad with a glass of lemonade. The food was amazing!! Then as usual, we had our nightly meeting where we discussed the schedule for tomorrow and had the new students take place as the new LDD (Leaders of the Day). At the end of our nightly meeting we heard the comments left on the Blog, which made us super happy to know that everyone is thinking of us.
Love Mila and Brianna
Comments (22)
Christine DePalo
Cheap clothes Abby is ur suitcase going to be heavier then when u left lol love u I’m so glad to see u guys are all having so much and lots of ice cream love u more Abby xoxo 💕
Abby
Hey Bri, sorry i haven’t commented. Being in Mexico and last days just alot to do. But I really hope your okay. You kinda standing there on your own in the pictures is getting me a lil nervy. But even if things may not feel like one big family like it did for me then its okay. I hope you at least have someone to hang around. But remember despite any negatives,see the positives and make the most of the time. Its not always your going to be in Panama. I reminded ur brother to comment pero let’s see if he does. If anything ill try my best. Just remember im super proud u made it this far and gave global glimpse a shot. I hope your having fun regardless if I may not know if your good or not 😵💫. Everything seems so cool. Different things that I did when I was in Las Tablas,please tell me when u come back. Okay ill shush, I send you much love 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽.
Edgar Andrade
Ana, wow!!! admiro tu valentía y fortaleza.
A Dios gracias te recuperaste pronto.
Orgulloso siempre.
Gracias.
Loviusomoch
Att.
Dad!
Pao Ulloa
Nos encanta leer el resumen del dia saber que esta todo bien nos hace feliz. Nena deseamos ya estes mejor de salud te amamos Pau.
Alketa
August 8⭐️.
You all look amazing!
Hope you all are having a skipidiiiiiiiiiii weekend ☀️
Love you girllllllllllll.
Agatha c
Hi bella! You look so cute with your boots and your pink sweater. You look like you’re having a blast, I miss you lots can’t wait for you to get back and we get to FaceTime debreif. Roblox Karoke is unplayable without you 💔
Amy, Butch and Milo
Dance class after a hike! You guys are amazing. Thank you for all of the details Mila and Brianna. I bet you all slept soundly. The photo of the park is beautiful. And that bird is so cute. We love seeing all of you together. Keep having fun!
Max, Roxy stole a Kit Kat wrapper out of Milo’s backpack yesterday. I caught her red handed and have a photo as proof! (It was hysterical and she is still adorable and sleeps on your bed during the day).
We love you and can’t wait to read what you are doing today.
Sleep well everyone!
Gabi v
Looks so fun !!! Shorts for $3!!! Woah that sounds like a dream market ! I’m so happy you guys had a great day !! The food sounds sooo yummy . Can’t wait to see all your new dance moves Bella !! You gotta teach me . It’s a heat wave today . Very hot and sticky . We miss you . And of course we are super happy to see all the fun you continue to have . Love you cutie!!
Rawilda Rivera
Rayjelis
It’s great that you’re having a good time and experiencing new things every day. I miss you a lot. I still haven’t been able to get in touch with Samantha. Mama Pilar says to make sure you eat your meals 😅. We love you and we all are so proud of you. A big thank to Global Glimpses for the opportunity!
Christie V
Awesome trip so far! Continue having so much fun <3
Yudelka
Wepa que bueno
Grey's
Mi Anita que feliz estamos todos de saber que estás viviendo una experiencia linda y haciendo nuevas amistades, eres una niña encantadora y te queremos mucho. Sigue disfrutando 😚☺️
Iryna Moyse
Hello!!
So glad you are all in one piece ! Safe and sound. So proud of you all. Even a bit jelly lol haha 🤣 😂 Enjoy and soak up the tranquility! Miss you be good!
jalyn
BRANDY & BELLA!!!!!! miss you so so much hope you’re having the best time💝💝
Yessie
Hi Mylee!
Sounds like you had a fun day today. Dance lessons! I hope you showed them your salsa skills! 🤣 When you come back you have to teach us the Panamanian congo dance
Would love to learn it. Everyone home sends their regards. Btw I think is safe to say Stormie really misses you she is always on your bed. 😻
Asia
BRANDONNNNNNNNN. I moved innnn!!! My walls literally have you and everyone all over them so I won’t get home sick. I cried and probably won’t stop cause I miss yall so muchhhh. I made some friendsss and Insincere gots to get off my phone but I will tell you about it later 🤫🤫. I hope you are still having funnn! love you talk to you later bean.
Jennifer Colon
What a great post!
Mila, I know how much you love music and dance. Keep dancing!
Miss you and love you so much!
Victor Colon
Yooooo MILAAAAAAAA! Hi bro. I hope ur having an supa dupa good timeee brooo. I love uuuuu and miss uuuuu and can’t wait to play backrooms vr when u get home. Byyeeeee
Papa, Lavender, Penelope, and SyOn Cruz
Good afternoon everyone, that day in Panama sounds amazing. Extremely happy for everyone.
We miss u Isabella, your sleeping buddy ask for you every night, and before we go outside. Listen to the history princess. I try to tell you, it’s everywhere….
Your room is freezing!! We were at the park by the mall, lala seen a plane and told everyone, “LOOK IT’S BELLA!” We did a picnic this time, it wasn’t that bad like last week.
Thank you GLOBAL GLIMPSE
WE LOVE U ISABELLA
P.s. $3 shorts!!!!! Keep us posted on those prices! Brings me joy
María Belén Rosario
Mylee, I hope your Dominican vein came out during dance class 💃🏻
Stefany
Brianna, I just started catching up to your trip’s blog since abby sent me the link and I’m so excited for you! I hope you’re having a fun and safe trip in Panama and can’t wait to share our experiences. I am a lil jealous you went to different places and had a dance class bc my cohort didnt have that but I’m so happy you’re enjoying new things. I hope you continue to have a fun trip, make new connections, and that you had fun being leader of the day 🫶🫰
Karen L (For Olivia)
HIII, Olivia!
HIKE to dance sounds really interesting. I love the picture with you smiling and dancing! It looks like a lot of fun. I love how this trip balances exploration, fun activities, and service projects. It is so important!
Panama has such beautiful land that should be protected. I am now also expecting a bachata/ salsa lesson when I see you again. I will not forget.
Nature pics are sooo beautiful!
Love you, Olivia!
Karen 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾