Hola friends and family members of E1C. As you all know, today was free day and it was much needed after two long and exhausting days of hard work on our CAP (Community Action Project). Wake-up call was at 6:30 AM which is actually later than normal. We walked over to Alfredito’s at 7:10 AM and ate breakfast. Guess what we had…You guessed right. We had gallo pinto with avocado, plantains, and a slice of bread with some pineapple flavored jelly. We went back to the hostel after our delicious breakfast and had a CAP debrief. We basically talked about our strengths and weaknesses as individuals and as a group. After our one-hour debrief, our free day finally began! We split up into groups of four or more and walked around the city. Some of us went to La Colonia while others went to Casa de Cultura, the Cyber Café, bracelet shopping, souvenir shopping, the barber shop, artisan shops, or any place that sold American food. We had to rendez-vous at Alfredito’s at 12:30 PM BUT IT WAS A GOOD DAY. Not only did we get free time for the whole day, Alfredito’s made burgers and fries for lunch. Our whole delegation was in awe, because we never would have thought that we’d be getting burgers and fries for lunch. Free time was continued after lunch. Some of us went back to the hostel to rest while others went out to meet with another delegation or hang out with their English students. Three and a half hours of free time was more than enough for me. I stayed at the hostel after lunch and took a much needed nap while listening to my iPod. We ate dinner around 6:30 PM which included gallo pinto, plantains, “salad” (it’s shredded cabbage with some tomatoes and onions), and an enchilada. We headed back to the hostel after dinner and ended our night with a nightly meeting. TWO MORE DAYS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!
Did everyone get a cool haircut? I hope your hair is still dark brown/black, Katie. Only one more day, Chieh, because we don’t count Friday. Even though it has been almost 3 LONG weeks, I can’t believe it is coming to a rewarding end.
Hi Katie! I’m trying to beat mom as the first post. Love you and miss you and can’t wait for you to come home. We recognize you in all the pictures because of your shorts. See you in two days I think but I’m not sure because everyone’s counting the days all funnillly. Byee! #katiethefish
ps I think she beat me . sadface
pps Have fun blogging tomorrow Katie. I’ll read it I think. Miss you lots again. Bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye, see you soon. bye. bye.
You all deserved some relaxing time. Katie, we can’t wait to see you on Friday. Everyone, enjoy your last day in Esteli!!
Sounds like a well deserved rest! Probably too much of a seasonal feast, but if you have chance to experience a Naca-tamale, don’t pass it up. We miss you Laurel. Papa
A day of rest that you all deserve! One more day and you will be home. I am sure it is bitter sweet!
Sounds like a full day I hope everybody gets well rested
You alI deserve it, can’t wait for you to come home
Miss you Taylor