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A great big hello to family and friends of our Glimpsers! It’s Mr. Jay and Ms. Cat, the GG Leaders checking in after our first full day in Panama.

Our day started off Ojos de Rio Hotel with a breakfast of eggs, sausages, and french toast. There was very tasty hot chocolate and porridge as well. Following breakfast, the fast growing friends took a bus ride to the Panama Canal and watched an IMAX documentary about its significance. We were lucky enough to catch a huge container ship navigating the Canal.

We took a 4 hour bus ride southwest to our permanent accomodations in Las Tablas. Students had some downtime to get settled into their rooms and continue bonding with roommates.

After a hotel dinner, we had 2 seminars covering Lider del dia, and Welcome/Accomodation. Our first leaders of the day (Rayan and David) showed their talents by singing in French and performing card tricks.

The students are really beginning to make friends and share with each other. We are enjoying having them on this wonderful learning experience.

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Comments (15)

André Ware

on June 29, 2025 at 2:59 am

I’m excited for each and every one of you to have this experience!!! I’m looking forward to following along 🙂

Karen Hartridge

on June 29, 2025 at 3:07 am

I am so happy and excited for all of you.
Thank you for sharing!

Danna Dias

on June 29, 2025 at 4:08 am

Hey Dayanna, I hope you are having the time of your life! I can’t wait for you to showcase your talents as well! (Remember you have card tricks too!) I am missing you so much and so is Bella. Sweet dreams and good night!

Love,
Danna and Bella🩷🐾

Francesca Pacaud-Parker

on June 29, 2025 at 4:17 am

I wish I was on this trip you guys looked like you are having a great time.

mariselle

on June 29, 2025 at 2:29 pm

cuídate mucho abby i love you 🙏

Janine Lopez-Garcia

on June 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Thanks for sharing- hope you’re all enjoying your time in Las Tablas

Jalyn

on June 29, 2025 at 9:40 pm

ASIAAAA, miss you so much 💔. so excited to see the rest of your trip we love youuuu!!

Kimberly Richardson

on June 29, 2025 at 10:13 pm

I am so excited to read the blogs and will be sharing them with family and friends! Hope everyone enjoy themselves. Asia – Mommy & Toby miss you!!!
Love ya’

Juan A. Rodriguez Martinez

on June 29, 2025 at 10:38 pm

Hola grupo ,
Espero que la estén pasando genial .
Keily te extrañamos mucho mi reina, pero aún así , queremos que te sigas divirtiendo y haciendo nuevas amistades.
Te amamos muchísimo ………!!

Charlotte

on June 30, 2025 at 2:28 am

So cool, tell Noa we love her!!!

Yvonne Bourque

on June 30, 2025 at 5:22 pm

Hi everyone,
I am Ms. Cat’s friend! I look forward to seeing your experiences through this blog. You are going to learn a lot from her! She is an amazing educator and friend. Parents, rest easy, your kids are in safe hands with her!

Stacey Pagliaro

on June 30, 2025 at 7:56 pm

I am also a friend and former colleague of Ms. Cat!

Hot chocolate and porridge actually sounds delicious! I love to explore culture through food. I am sure the container ship was super impressive.

I can’t wait to hear more of your travels!

Stacey Pagliaro

on June 30, 2025 at 8:03 pm

I am also a friend and former colleague of Ms. Cat.

Hot chocolate and porridge actually sounds delicious! I love to explore culture through food. I’m sure the container ship was super impressive.

I can’t wait to hear more about this once in a lifetime trip!

Donna Miller

on July 1, 2025 at 12:09 am

Hope you all are enjoying. Hey Dontae, Zoey and I miss you. Soak in this new experience and enjoy. Love You

Madison Stone

on July 1, 2025 at 2:11 am

Hiiii Noa I hope you’re enjoying your time in Panama I miss you and can’t wait to talk about your trip when you get back. <3

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