Today was our first Free Day! A day in which we were able to go out without or GG leaders and coordinators, obviously not on our lonesome but with a group of four or more. I heard many wonderful activities that students did. Like exploring Granada, getting haircuts, trying out delicious food, shopping, and getting laundry done. Another great thing that many of us enjoyed was finally having the opportunity to call home and talk to our loved ones. For me, it was the greatest thing to finally hear my mother’s voice which made me a little emotional but it totally made my day. Our GG coordinators also enjoyed their Free Day and they were out for the afternoon. An interesting experience was that a couple of friends and I actually saw Tio Antonio chilling outside of a restaurant. We bonded with him for a little while and he was so sweet to us and sadly he still seemed to be in pain but we wished him to feel better soon. Sadly, our Free time didn’t last the whole day but it’s okay because we have a bigger responsibility which is our English tutoring lessons.
Once again, English tutoring went super well today. A lot of us seemed to have a great time teaching and most importantly our students seemed to be having a great learning community, which made me happy to see. English tutoring is a really cool thing to do because there are many students who have the desire to learn English and seeing them learn is really wonderful.
We all look forward to our first Fun Day tomorrow which we’ll be heading to La Laguna de Apoyo. This place is a huge beautiful lagoon were we will be relaxing, swimming, playing and having tons of FUN!
You look like you’re all having fun! Your sister’s graduation went great and she says Thank you for the gift! Be careful we love and miss you!!!
How wonderful with a free day! I’m sure that I’m not the only one to appreciate a long longed call! ❤ Keep up the tutoring!
Got an email from my grand daughter, Somaya, yesterday, her free day. So happy to have heard from her and to learn that there are yummy waffles in Nicaragua! I’m really busy in my office these days, but whenever I need a break and a smile, I re-read her email.
Everyone keep up the good work and think about “justice.” Cornel West says, “Justice is what love looks like in public.”
Hi everyone!! And a special hello to Victor! I’ve just been catching up on yall’so blogs and I am so pumped to see all you have experienced thus far. As a teacher, I especially appreciated the education day blog and all you were noticing about differences in the education system. It sounds like the free day today was a success, and I am soooo excited for yall going to the lagoon tomorrow! Just be careful on the big raft/dock thing (especially you Victor… not that you would play rough or anything), we had a few bang-ups there last year. 😉
In all seriousness though, I am so proud of you all and look forward to seeing all that is to come. Keep it up!
Greetings everyone,
It has been a pleasure reading your blogs and catching a glimpse of your daily lives in Granada. Congratulations on your courage to reach beyond your comfort level. This wide range of new, shared experiences will change the way that you see the world we live in and play a role in defining the persons that you become. “The true voyage of discovery lies, not in seeking new horizons, but in having new eyes” Marcel Proust.
Special Oma message to Sonoma: After visiting Nicaragua, there will not be SO many surprises when you come to Kenya (except for the animals)