I was the leader of the day today, so I woke everybody up at 6 for a quick yoga session on the roof!
Everyone said they felt refreshed afterwards and we headed on the bus over to a community named Tres Esquinas! The last leg of the ride was off-road and not unlike the gnarly turbulence we experienced on our plane to Miami. We met with a woman named Belene of Mujeres Usando Pantalones (Women Wear the Pants), a women-led organization for community work. We worked with her and a man named Don Juan in the garden on his farm where he toils daily!
No running water on Don Juan’s farm, so we helped carry creek water up to the irrigation system!
Afterwards, we met up to hear a few people from the Peace Corps present about their volunteer work in other countries and effective forms of humanitarian aid. We learned the specific differences between charity, development, sustainable development, & social change/justice. We were involved in a couple of really engaging group activities that highlighted the economic status of America and other countries.
(picture about distribution of wealth in America)
We then prepared for our English tutoring lessons tomorrow by grouping up and learning valuable pearls of wisdom from Matt and Helene about teaching! We’ve only been together for four days, but it’s felt like weeks seeing as how quickly we’ve all bonded with each other!
Thanks for reading and we send our love from Esteli!
I so look forward to reading the nightly posts and looking at the pictures. I know this trip to Nicaragua will forever change you and how you view the world. I’m so incredibly proud of you and your fellow glimpsers!! What an amazing journey. Miss you and love you tons Connor!
Estamos muy ogullosos de todos ustedes especilmente de nuestra hija marina. Todos ustedes son Unos Jovenes muy valiantes estamos seguros que esta experiencia Los va aser creser como seres humanos
(Translation)
We are very proud of you all exspecialy our daughter Marina. For being so young you are all very brave. We are sure this experience is going to make you grow as a better humanitarian.
What an amazing trip for a wonderful group of young men and women. I’m certain this will change your perspectives of the economy of America and how people in other countries live and how they sacrifice.
I see potential for projects here and am looking forward to reading posts and most important to my heart; seeing the view of Nicaragua through your eyes. I’m proud of you all and LOVE the photos!
Sending well wishes and looking forward to hearing about those tutoring sessions. There’s so much joy in teaching!
I know it’s only been a few days, but it seems you all have learned sooo much. I can just imagine what’s in store for you all. I love reading the blog and love seeing the photos, so please keep them up. I miss & love you Olivia G and I’m proud of you for being in Nicaragua 🙂
I love reading the blogs and following your activities and seeing the photos. (I wish I could enlarge the photos to see better.) I think of you, every day, Miss O-O, with a smile and a prayer for your well being. I couldn’t help but wonder if you all used your legs and core instead of your backs and arms to haul that water. Sending love to all you intrepid and energetic travelers!
@Beth, photos are better/bigger and expandable on computer. 🙂