Hola, loved ones back home!
We started the day waking up before the sun was even up (how exciting). However, a time like 5 am could never bring our spirits down. I made sure no one turned on the electricity and performed bucket showers so that we all can get the full experience of living on $1 a day just like real families here in Nicaragua. After I gathered everyone, we headed out for breakfast. Gallo pinto with beans and rice, allowed us to understand a typical meal for those who we planned to meet later in the day. Finally, we started our to the community Punta de Plancha around 7:30 am. The students then separated in groups of 2 to 3. Since not everyone spoke Spanish, the day was more of a challenge to some than others. For example, the family I spent the day with (second picture), knew little to no English. When the only Spanish speaker of my group was not available, the “language barrier” made a simple task complicated. Fortunately, the Glimpers helped out as much as they could. Dishes were washed, laundry was done, and trash was taken care of. All the while we were helping out these families, we got to know them which was what made the day special.
Well I can’t wait 4 2-morrow and see how was ur experience wit $1.00 Challenge. Thank you soo much 4 ur blogs and pictures. It’s very nice 2 c u happy faces. Keep having FUN!!
I can’t live without say we love you much much much!!!
I am glad to see all the pictures and it is amazing to see how happy and seeing you having a blast we miss you back home and cannot wait to see you in 1 week. Yes i am counting down till i get to pick you up. Well have fun just wanted to say hi and i love you and miss you…
Thank you for the photos – very nice! You have been busy this week – maybe a free day this weekend for everyone? Hi Monica!
HEY ZOE, NATALIA, and NATHALY!!! Hows the trip so far? Greetings from everyone over here in Granada. Pedro got sent home….. long story, I’ll tell you guys about when we get back to the states. LOL im just kidding, but he says hi. Luz also says hi. Oh and dont forget the gift, for whoever wants to do it out of the three of you.( Ask ZOE) To the rest of you people that arent named Zoe, Natalia, or Nathaly hello…. (Did they say hi back?) Any way I hope you guys are enjoying everything.
P.S take every third letter for a special message. Props if you figure it out.
Hi mija!! I hope you feel better tomorrow and keep going with you activities. I’m glad to hear that you are ok. Please sleep as much you can and drink a lot of water. We love you much much much!!
I can’t wait to see you! This must be the toughest day for you, haha. I want to hear about everything. Hope you’re writing in your journal daily.
What an eye opening and interesting day! Maybe I’ll take a bucket shower tonight in my bathtub to see what it is like.
Miss you Victoria! Can’t wait to see you soon. I hope you’re all taking good care of her 🙂
Samantha:
Glad to see that to see that you guys are having a good time while helping others. The families in the pictures are lovely and am sure appreciate everything you guys are doing for them. Miss you much!!! Does this mean 5 a.m. wake up calls when you get back to the U.S. :)?
Con Amor,
Auntie Mayra
Wow! Living on a dollar a day. What a challenge. But you did it. I knew you could. Can’t wait to hear everything about the trip.
Thinking of you all the time.
Love,
Mommy