Spending time in a country or city should always involve exploring its identity and uniqueness. Living in a hotel, swimming in Clorox filled pools, and drinking martini’s leaves you close minded. In a country everyone should immerse their self in the cultural traditions of its people. Furthermore, it is pointless to visit another country just to spend your time doing things you could do in any resort or hotel. There is more than just nice beaches and warm weather to the Central and South American countries. Global Glimpse allowed me and my wonderful group to explore the unique traditions, lifestyle and identities of the amazing Nicaraguan people.
First we started our day by devouring a wonderful breakfast, a variety of juicy fruits, with the addition of homemade pancakes soaking with the famous Aunt Jamima Syrup. After, we took a walk to the museum Mitos y Leyendas; in which a tour guide introduced us to the many Nicaraguan Legends. The legends were funny, interesting and startling. For instance, we learned about the legend of two dogs, a black one and a white one. The black one is the dog of misfortune, and kills you when you see it; the white dog is the dog of good fortune. Finding it would offer a person protection and prosperity throughout their entire life.
We then traveled to Sutiava Taller Xuxhialt by the Nicaraguan public bus. The bus is a main form of transportation all of Nicaragua; my group and I experienced the hectic and lively chaos of city transportations that Nicaraguans have come to love. When our Global Glimpse group arrived to Sutiava Taller Xuchialt we learned a famous tradition of Nicaraguan families called Sawdust Carpeting; in which we took colored sawdust and decorated the beautiful carpet in a span of one hour. We then destroyed the carpet – together – as a family. The tradition taught us a lesson – the most valuable things in life don’t last forever, they are distant memories that you look back on and cant help but smile. The sawdust carpet was in the world for only minute, but will be with us forever. The sawdust carpeting was topped off with a musical performance by talented art instructors from the Sutiava Taller Xuxhialt.
We enjoyed every moment of the day and continued our journey by walking back to the Hostel where we would then take a vigorous Salsa class. The entire group was energetic and overly excited, we enjoyed the lively vibe of the dance teacher that quickly spread around the room, despite the raging heat. Overall, the day was amazing and memorable. We broke through boundaries as a group and felt more like family rather than just a group of kids who happened to share a hostel in a foreign country. The day was amazing, and it makes me and my group look forward to the days that follow.
Thank you Sadeke for such a beautiful description of your day! I agree with you visiting another country and saying you experienced it, you need togetninto it’s culture, traditions, history, and get to talk to the people living there. I am so glad that your group is experiencing this! And what an incredibly powerful experience the sawdust carpet must have been…Anna’s mom
Hola!! Hemos estado leyendo lo que han hecho estos dias y hemos visto las fotos. Asi que aprendiendo a bailar salsa!! Recuerda que en tienes un maestro en casa (your dad). Al ver las fotos parece que no tienes tiempo para extrañarnos. Y no hay problema. Sigue disfrutando el viaje. I can’t wait read thing from you!!! Remember we love you much, much, much!!!! Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Hola!!! Espere que aprender a bailar bien para cuando regresen ballan a bailar sumba!!! Para quemar las calorias
Hola!! Que divertidas estan. Aprendan muchas cosas para que nos puedan platicar. Duerman mucho cuando puedan para que tengan muchas energias. Sigan disfrutando el viaje!!!☀️
Love your blog Sadeke. Seems like you guys had a super packed day. Glad you got a chance to visit the Museum of Myths and Legends. That is a type of museum that you would never get in the US anymore and a unique insight into Nica culture. Looks like your group has bonded quickly!
Hello Glimpsers! Love the blog and the pictures. Great to see you all working together! Love you Shreya. Time flies, make the best use and have fun – Mom, Dad, and Surya
Thanks Mommy! 🙂
Glimpsers ;Looks like your trip is off to a fantastic start.
Looking forward to each of your daily dispatches.
Glad you began with some historical perspective on the challenges and successes the people of Nicaragua have experienced.
Adelante
hey! Looks like you guys are having hecka fun! Shout out to the main homie Marisa though, all the sea scouts miss you like crazy! But we’re happy your having fun!!!! Be safe have fun and experience everything Nicaragua has to offer!
Hello Jordan this is your Dad, you look like you are having a great time. Do me a favor and also be safe. Love Dad.. Keep in Touch.
Nathaly, recibe saludos de todos por aquí, Ricky quiere que te recuerde que ya paso su cumpleaños y ya tiene trece. me da mucho gusto ver todo lo que estan haciendo y todo lo que estas aprendiendo de ese bonito país, te quiero mucho. saludos para Zoe y Natalia.