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Free Day!

Posted in Granada1 - 6/10/2017 by Skye Perez

Today was our first day without a certain agenda set for us, and the supervision was something less than we had before as well. Being leader of the day, I had a different experience that I enjoyed very much. This morning I helped Junie and Amy split up everyone into two equal groups. For some reason, getting out of the hostel took an excessive amount of time, but we eventually set out to our first stop, Café Sonrisa. It was a popular spot that everyone was set on going to, so no one was opposed. From there my group with Junie were the first to head out to the internet cafe. I had been one of the first to call my parent, and others… but neither answered. I decided to make a call at the end and luckily my mom answered, which really made my whole day. From there we got smoothies, and went to lunch, maybe getting lost along the way..thankfully Marshall took the lead and got us un-lost. From there we went to the Mercado, and we were basically the most touristy tourists out there, buying everything in sight. I had been with Mimi, Anna M., and Anna G.J. in my subgroup and they made my time even better. As we went home, we got ready for English Tutoring prep, and headed out in a rush soon after. Tutoring had been a success, for example: Glimpsers taking pictures with their students was a highlight of everyone’s day. As we wound down and everyone came together, we all agreed on one thing. Even though we weren’t all together, the stories we had to tell each other when we met back up amounted to more than we had ever thought. This first free day was a great day to be leader and I wouldn’t have wanted to spend it any other way.

13 Comments

  1. Emma Rusin
    Emma Rusin on June 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Marshall,
    Hey, it’s Emma, one of your ambassadors. Surprise!! Sorry I missed you day of being the leader but it sounds like you and Jack did a pretty nice job, I’m proud of you :). Also, as a band kid, I appreciated Jack’s joke at the end of the blog you both wrote. Also, Tio Antonio sounds like a pretty cool guy.
    Anyways, I hope your trip is going swell and that you all enjoyed your first free day, nice job getting unlost Marshall. I’m jealous of all the yummy-sounding food you guys are having but I mean it’s fine (</3).
    Ok, that's all for now I think, I hope the rest of your trip is a blast and that the 3Cs treat you well.
    Best wishes from EC,
    Emma Rusin

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  2. Granada1 - 6/10/2017
    Granada1 - 6/10/2017 on June 16, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    This is Kayla, Marshall, and Anna. First comment LOL. Dab… Just got to see all these comments and we’re super disappointed:( JUST KIDDING!! GOTCHA!!! Love you all! Make sure you have in n out ready for us for when we get back. Kisses!

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    • Aaqil
      Aaqil on June 16, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      I’m sorry I missed your call babygirl. We had a long trip back to Houston and I fell asleep on the car ride. Please call me again as soon as you get a chance I promise I won’t miss it. I love you ?

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    • Gina
      Gina on June 16, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Kayla,
      You’ll definitely get “in n out” when you get home. I miss you so much, Kayla, but I’m equally as happy that you are having a great time.
      Love you!
      Mommy (G$)

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  3. Shea Church
    Shea Church on June 17, 2017 at 2:51 am

    Skye ???
    So happy to read your first blog! And so sorry I missed your first call, I was super upset when I realized it, and then so happy you called again and I got to talk to You! The stories you told me brought tears to my eyes. What an experience!! Free days sound fun!

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  4. Maya
    Maya on June 17, 2017 at 7:51 am

    Kayla,
    I’m glad I got to talk to you yesterday and I hope you continue having a good time! Love you!
    -Maya

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  5. Ana Powell
    Ana Powell on June 17, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Hi Betsy,

    It was great hearing from you yesterday. We hope your trip is going well. We miss you and can’t wait to see you and hear more about your experience there.

    -Your Family

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  6. Al Rosen
    Al Rosen on June 17, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Lily,

    Como esta su Espanol?
    It seems as if your Spanish is paying dividends.
    Your Mom was very excited to hear your voice
    and I’m sure that made her relax.
    The interactions you are all having are extremely
    interesting and we are somewhat jealous.
    We love you and miss you.

    Nana and papa.

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  7. Deborah, Maris, and Eva
    Deborah, Maris, and Eva on June 17, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Hi Matti,

    That day off sounds like fun! Sorry you are so tired; those early mornings can be rough. We all miss you, including Jess and Milo. Be well darling! Love you so much!!!

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  8. Deborah, Maris, Eva
    Deborah, Maris, Eva on June 17, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Hi Matti,

    Hope you enjoyed your free day! Miss you and love you! Sorry you are so tired. ❤❤❤❤

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  9. Deborah, Maris, Eva
    Deborah, Maris, Eva on June 17, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    My comment keeps disappearing. Hope this posts in time. Matti we love and miss you!!!!❤❤❤

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  10. Dana Chandler
    Dana Chandler on June 18, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    Skye, it’s so exciting to hear about the great experiences you’re having. It all sounds awesome!
    Every night I let your cousins read about what you did that day and they all wish to someday get a chance to create the same type of memories that you are right now!!!
    Keep on getting the absolute most that you can out of your trip!
    We love you and can’t wait to see you when you get back!
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Love, Sam, Dana, Sierra, Ky and Payton.

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  11. frank
    frank on June 18, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    so glad you’re having a good time skye. can’t wait till you get back and tell us of all your great adventures down there. love you, miss you. grampa…………..

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