LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN
Student Trip Blog
DAY #4 Chitré, Panamá
Our day began bright and early at 7:00 in the morning with high hopes knowing we were going to begin our C.A.P project (Community, Action, Project). All of us ate a hearty breakfast consisting of scrambled egg with onions, toast, oatmeal(crema), and a fruit salad. We departed to Santa María bilingual school at 10am where we were welcomed by Katha from Peace Corps where we started 1/3 of our project, the discovery phase.
There we saw their unique educational system, and way of self sustaining through growing their own produce on garden beds and raising their own lifestock; including chicken and fish. We were blown away by their commitment and how the community comes together as a whole to provide for themselves.
Our discovery phase concluded with a Q&A with the principal of the school giving us greater insight on the innerworkings of their school. This is where we were finally bestowed with the task of creating a nursury for their tree farm.
Little did we know what would be in store for us. All of the information and how we were going to design our project overwhelmed the entire group. Despite the challenges, we persevered through it and we were able to come together after we all took time to reflect. Refueled ourselves with delicious grilled pork, rice with vegetables, yuca fries, cucumber and tomato salad. We rejoined together and brainstormed a design for 2/3 part of our CAP project in designing.
Today was a test for not only us as indivduals, but also as a group, as we had to come together to find a solution we can all agree upon and be proud of. We finished the day passing the torch by watching our new hardworking leaders perform a dance to the rest of the group.
Signing off,
Isaac & Abraham
P.S. IAGYMLYPB -Tristen
Comments (12)
Argelia Larios
Wow estoy muy emocionada de escuchar y ver de ti, estoy segura que vas a tener una experiencia espectacular, eres un chico con un lindo corazón y se que vas empatizar con esta comunidad tan bella que te está recibiendo con los brazos abiertos para mostrarte quienes son y lo que hacen y como tú puedes hacer una diferencia en el mundo en el que estás. De igual manera se que todos tus compañeros, maestros y líderes tendrán esta misma experiencia, sigo orando por todos para que regresen con bien y disfruten de esta maravillosa oportunidad, te amamos hijo y te extrañamos. Con amor tu mami y tu papi, estamos muy orgullosos y agradecidos por ti.🙏❤️🤗😘😘
Alani
How amazing that you guys are having this opportunity to be able to see a life completely different than what you’re used to! Rilee i hope you soaking up every moment of this trip, such an amazing experience for you honey! It’s great that you all faced some challenges and were able to work through them together, i look forward to being able to see how your CAP evolves and comes together! Love you so much Rilee, missing you every second! Love, Mom 💕
Kaleah
Everything looks so cool… the chickens are probably my favorite picture you guys have shared. Also, I think I understood it Tristen..heh.. im just too good.. LYMW.
Alex G.
Hi Isaac,
We miss you! Sounds like you’re having a fun time & eating good food. See you soon. Gizmo sends his love.
Your favorite brother
– Alex
Mr. Williams
Tristen,
Looks like you’re having fun and learning a lot about yourself and Panama 🇵🇦 Keep soaking it in. Remember, adventure is the best way to learn. So very proud of you!
143❣️ Dad
Jenny R
What a fantastic experience! Hoping we get to hear more about the nursery.
Sending big momma hugs especially for Jorja. And a few extra for anyone who needs them.
Monica
ISAAC! We enjoy reading about your day every night. Love to see the how you all are adapting in Panama. Continue being great. We love you and miss you.
Alisa Gonzales
SO proud of you Abraham and Isaac! What an amazing opportunity for you to showcase your leadership skills. Can’t wait to hear about all of your adventures when you’re back. With love and husky pride, Ms. G
Abigail Vilar Alas
So awesome to see yall get started with your CAP project! Shout out to Alan, Isaac and Abraham – hope yall huskies are having a fantastic time 🤍
Gretchen Oorthuys
So proud of you all for pushing through the first stages of group planning! Always a challenge. Can’t wait to see your CAP project! (Also, Husky Pride!)
Kim Williams
We to go hard work always pays off. Team work makes the dream work..
Kim Williams
Mr. Tristen,
Miss you so much .. Keep up the good work.. Learn as much as you can, most of all enjoy yourself..
Luv U Auntie Tee, Duchess, Aunt Ned..