Our day started early with the sun barely rising over the tops of the houses and animals, nocturnal in nature, going to their homes for sleep. We, forever groggy and craving our beds, crawled from our beds and into the dining rooms where we mechanically devoured copious amounts of fruit and toast. Within a matter of minutes we climbed on Nicaraguan public transportation for the first time, introducing us to how close the community of Esteli truly is. By seven o clock we were through the metal doors of Colegio de Monjas, a catholic high school which taught kids ages 11 to 17. Pure Spanish flowed from mouth to ear like music binding each of us as it tried its best to make us understand, and in certain instances it was successful. By the time we left the school each of us was gifted with a plethora of new words, phrases, and jokes which followed us even now as we prepare for bed. Free time followed our field trip in which the entire group got the opportunity to take advantage of some much needed sleep or go out and explore the beautiful city. Emotions ran high and a connection was formed as we realized that we are bound by more than just the shared similarity of a trip but instead by a chain of shared experiences and endless love. Our trip so far has been an enlightening one and has allowed us to see outside our personal issues into the needs of a group. It’s a truly amazing experience. For now, however, I can barely keep my eyes open as it is late here, so sign off time. Peace and love everyone. Namaste.
Great post Andre! I look forwad to glimpsers post everyday
I share them with family and friends. It looks like everyone is
Having a great time! Enrique I’m looking forward to your call
On free day!!
Wonderfully written. Felt as if I was there.
School in the summer?!? I’m having trouble imagining what it would be like for BCS students to sit so close together in their classes as it appears in these pictures… I’m glad you are sharing experiences and feeling the endless love flowing through the group. It all sounds so special. Thanks for sharing in such poetic prose. Sending so much love to you all from NYC. : )
What a beautiful experience. Can’t wait to hear all about your travels.
Namaste Andre. As I read your post I found myself wishing for a read-aloud button to hear your voice – it comes through so strongly! Where’s the audio button on this post?? Your descriptions are beautiful, and beg to be read to others (my unsuspecting husband will be the first beneficiary of this). It sounds like you’re having a transformative experience (despite lack of sleep!), and I can’t wait to hear about it from you all this fall. I hope you continue to enjoy your experiences there!
Sounds like a great day. I would love to hear more details about the school and the classes. It is hard to see the pictures, but please tell Ms. Ashley Hackett to smile more. She was also probably complaining about something too so please ask her politely to stop. If you really want to get her to stop just win a friendly wager with her 😉
Your post makes it sound like you’re a true team out there, moving together throughout the day and caring for one another in a way that’s different from how you normally do. The bonds you make on this trip will be forever lasting, I am sure of it. I cannot wait to hear more about this amazing experience in your future posts! Keep ’em coming!
As the great Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” It sounds like you’ve discovered valuable things about yourself & your Global Glimpse community. I also just love the image of all of you “mechanically devour[ing] copious amounts of fruit and toast” before 7am. I hope you can carve out some quality R & R time when you return! PS – What are public schools like in Nicaragua? Do they also have summer classes? Does everyone who attends this Catholic school also go to summer school? I have so many questions! Can’t wait to hear more! Keep up your great work, BCS & fellow Glimpsers!