Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Helloooooo from the Global Glimpse group. It has been yet another day in Panama and we know how much you all miss us. Although you are in our hearts and minds, we are so grateful for the time away since we are using it to learn about the everyday lives in Panama. Today we learned more about sustainable development and the everyday lives of farmers
As usual, the students started their day with the wakeup call and breakfast. Afterwards the real learning began. Sandra, an environmental conservationist, and executive director of a non-profit called Pro Eco Azuero, informed us students on the challenges she faced in the beginning of her nonprofit journey. Such advances in urbanization caused more and more land to be cleared for concrete and pastures. With this token into consideration, we Glimpsers, and our GGLs are contemplating methods on efficiency so we can ensure a successful reforestation. In short, this day was exemplar of problem solving, sustainability and sightseeing.
Today was a bit cloudy but it did not keep us in. We went to MERCA Chitre which is an inside farmers market with everything one person could need. There is an abundance of fresh produce from fresh fruits and recently harvested fish. Although they have an abundance of shops and restaurants, they also have a place for artisans to sell all different types of crafts. I (Abby) personally bought the goat milk ice cream which was surprisingly delicious, others bought a few hand crafted jewelry and some also bought some souvenirs for you all back home, yes you might want to know what it is but I’m not tellinggggggg ;).
After the Market, we all had some fun at the nearby McDonald’s. Did you guys know that they have Ronald Mc Donald’s meet and greet for kids? I would honestly be terrified if I went to one of those. Although it was a quick bite to hold us off until dinner, it was fun to just sit and laugh with peers.
We got to see all of your blog comments and we thank you dearly for all the love, we all just start cheezing and smiling every time we get to hear from you all.
Thank you for reading our blog- Abby & Samantha
“We love and we miss you” – Glimpsers
Comments (32)
Edgar Andrade
Hello, nice to see your pictures guys.
Ana I’m so happy to see you smiling
I miss you
I. L. U.
Dad
Pao Ulloa
Amamos verte tan feliz en todas las fotos y estamos seguros que ya hiciste muchas amistades nena bella. Te amamos Annie Pau ❣️
Karelys Silva
My people!
HI Sam Brown, Yuleika, and Ms. Iglesia. I am so happy to see that you guys are enjoying your time in Panama. Can not wait to hear all about it!
Spray lots of mosquito spray, drink lots of water, and be present in every moment.
Best,
Ms. Silva 🙂 <3
Yudelka
Te amo disfruta tu viaje
Asia
Brandonnn, i know that McDonald’s was goodddd. I miss you so much and I can’t wait to continue to update you about welcome weekkkkk. I love you Smmm hope you are having the best time❤️
Rayjelis ortiz
Hi, sweetie titi love you, enjoy your trip and take care of yourself, come back safe 😘
Christine DePalo
So excited to see my daughter was leader of the day I hope learning about the non profit helps you with urs you guys look like u having so much fun. It’s great to see pictures can’t wait till you get home and tell me all about it and so happy u tried something new n liked it can’t wait to see what your adventures for tomorrow will be it was so good to hear ur voice today xoxoxo
Laura Barker
From hearing about conservation and the lives of farmers to seeing the products and goods for sale in the indoor market, this whole day seems to have given you food for thought (see what I did there) about sustainability. Keep up the wonderful learning and reflecting! We are grateful for it back here!
Amaree Buckley
AWWWWW BRANDONNN YOU ON GLOBAL GLIMPSE PERIODDD I HOPE YOUR HAVING THE FUNNIEST TIMEEE!! ASIA TOLD ME WHAT YOU SAID ON THE CALL AND GIRLLLLL SINCE WHEN? SINCE WHENNNNNN? BUT PERIOD EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS!! HAVE FUNNNN TAKE RISKSS MAKE THE MOST OF IT BECAUSE ITS GONNA FEEL LONGGG BUT ITS SO SHORT SO ENJOY YOUR TIME. BUH BYEEEEE🤪🤪
Alketa
Day 7 already! You all look amazing. I hope you’re having an extraordinary time making unforgettable memories, learning, growing, and enjoying every moment. A special hug to my daughter ❤️⭐️ her friends 😊and Sending love to the entire Global Glimpse group and the wonderful leaders☀️☀️
Gabi , lavender and Penelope
Bella is the cutest! – from lala 😂
Have a great summertime! -from Penelope 🫶🏽
Bella! All these pictures it’s so amazing to see all the activities you kids participate in daily . I definitely have fomo 😂😂 glad you all had an opportunity to sight see and learn more about Panama . As always you are missed my sweet girl. Extremely thankful you are experiencing such a fun time and learning about a different part of the world. Love you tons!! – mom
Amy
What a fun day! Thank you Abby and Samantha for all of the great details!
I’m so glad you all got a fun day to try local food (and not local food for anyone who had McDonalds) and do a little sight seeing/shopping. I’m so curious about the goat milk ice cream.
Pro Eco Azuero looks like such an amazing organization. I can’t wait to see how today goes. So cool that you are learning with them.
Max, it was so great to hear your voice yesterday! We have been talking about all of these posts and thinking about you all the time. Though NYC is crazy hot and humid and we are glad you are off on this adventure and not here. Dad gets home today from visiting grandma and Milo is looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.
I hope you all get a good night sleep (I think you read these at night). We can’t wait for tomorrows blog post!
Tori
Ashita te mando un abrazo y también el Ares, la Flor, cereza, el copo, el bolita y el spike te queremos y te extrañamos mucho, sigue disfrutando de tu hermosa experiencia Anita.
Pao Ulloa
Annie Pau se qué hoy amaneciste mejor amor y eso nos alegra enormemente, recuerda que eres una nena muy fuerte, valiente y muy feliz. Sigue disfrutando de tu maravillosa experiencia. Te amo mucho mi amor. Y estoy feliz que estás evolucionando muy bien en tu salud, cuídate nena bella. (Nada helado por favor 🙏, y los medicamentos a tiempo)
Agatha C
Awww Bella you’re smiling so big! I’m so happy to see you happy. I miss you so much instagram is not the same without you. We also went to Pro Eco Azuero and had a reforestation project. I think our projects are going to be very similar so I’m excited to hear all about your journey. Continue having fun, love you. Also Hi Brandon and Mylee. Love your outfits. GO PPAS ❤️
Edgar Andrade
Ana I hope you’re better, amor, and enjoy this new day we loviusimoch ayer nos preocupaste mucho pero al mismo tiempo nos hizo ver a tu mami y a mi todo lo valiente que eres,
Te amamos
Att
Papi y mami
Alketa
have a rizzful and auraful weekend with your friends and have a tiktok rizz party with your sigma and skibidi friends. stay ligma and gyattful rest of your trip. bye, auraful sigma rizzer, OUT!
Yudelka
Te extraño mi Reina
Mr. Palacios (BCSM)
Yay! Sam and Yuleika, I’m glad you guys are enjoying yourself! You are making everyone back in the BCSM community proud by representing us on a global scale. Have fun and enjoy the ride. I can’t wait to read more about your adventures in the days ahead.
Ms. Iglesia — what a magical way to spend part of your summer. I look forward to our lunch talks again next year, which I hope will be filled with stories from this trip! I hope you eat some fresh avocados!
Mr. Palacios
Tyler Liu
Abby!! Im so proud of you, i love your blog and i hope youre having sm fun with ur mcdonalds. Take care sweetheart i love you sm i miss you even more
Jennifer Colon
This looks like so much fun. Love reading about all you’re doing and seeing all the photos.
Mila- we love seeing you learn while having fun and making new friends. Can’t wait to hear about your amazing experiences. We miss you and we love you!
Skye
Wow! i see you are learning a lot out there can’t wait to hear about it when you get back bella! i also can’t wait to see what you got while shopping. you look like you’re having a great time! i’m so proud of you bella! anyways i love you and miss you soooo much!!!!
Diane Yacenda
Helloooooo Global Glimpsers! 👋 And a special BCSM hello to Samantha, Yuleika, and Ms. Iglesia!!!
What an incredible adventure you are having! It’s so cool to see how much you are learning and experiencing together in Panama!
This trip will change the way you see the world! Try to stay curious and open-minded when things feel different… just means you are getting a “glimpse” into someone else’s way of life. Let yourself be surprised, ask questions, and make connections.
I wish you all continued safe travels, exciting discoveries, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy your journey! Can’t wait to read more and follow along from afar!
Milan Joseph
I miss all of you guys so much. I hope you guys are enjoying your stay in Panama.
Bella I miss sending you TikTok’s. I’m just sending them to myself. It’s so sad.
Ms. Perez
Hey Glimpser,
Want to shout out BCSM, Yuleika, Samantha & Ms. Iglesia. It is so cool that you guys get to see things from others perspective. Getting to know another side of the world that isn’t your normal. Enjoy your trip and can’t wait to hear your experiences. Keep making a difference and be the difference!!!
Safe travels and remember to make memories, I know you will leave your mark in any room you enter!!!
Ms. Perez
Carolyn DePalo
Hi Abigayle❤️. Great pics! You all look like you’re having a great time. I’m glad you enjoyed the goat milk ice cream. We miss you more and more everyday!! When you called yesterday 10 mins was not enough time. It’s not the same without you here. Kitty😿 & Nuggets😿 also miss you! You know your grandma I didn’t like the idea of you going off to another country. It’s hard for me to accept that you’re growing up and I’m very proud of you & I’m glad you’re enjoying this experience. .. Love you more🥰
Anthony DePalo
Abigayle I liked your article you wrote. Im glad to see your having a good time and enjoying yourself. Can’t wait to see you. Love you. See you soon.
Kelsi Tirado
Hello Ernea and Olivia, I miss you guys so much!! I hope you guys are having an amazing time and making so many memories. I cannot wait to see you when you guys are back.
Yessie
SOUVENIRS! Can we get a hint? 🙂 jk
Sounds like it was a productive and fun day. Keep the blogs coming I’m really enjoying them. Mylee we miss you, but I know you’re having a great time in Panama with your peers.
Lorri Eskenazi : Ms. E, ( BCSM)
Hello Yuleika and Sam and Ms. I….
So excited for all of you ! Keep learning, exploring and asking questions. What an amazing experience for you ! Enjoy and embrace every minute. I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Love from,
Ms. Eskenazi
Ms Dupuy
Seems like there is so much inspiration to be had in Panama – San Brown, I hope you are sketching some of your memories and experiences! Stay hydrated and curious, and we’ll look forward to hearing your stories in September!
Karen L (For Olivia)
HIII Olivia!! 🫂 😙🫂😙🫂😙🫂😙
Never too late to comment here, right? You know what is so funny? I saw this a couple of days ago but did not leave a reply. I was scrolling while I was at work because I was curious what you were up to. AWWWWW this is the beginning of the trip.
That is when you touched down in Panama! Oh, you must have been so excited. I miss you so much, and I LOVE YOU so much! You’re gonna have so much to talk about when you get back and keep going on travel trips like this.
I hope you have been using sunscreen as we discussed. AND periodddd to securing McDonald’s outside of the U.S. I knew you could make it happen for sureeeee.
Love, Karen 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓