Hello everyone, your fellow Glimpser Cameron here, just giving you all a small taste of our journey here in Estelí, Nicaragua! After enjoying a much needed night’s rest, we found ourselves enjoying a delicious Nicaraguan breakfast consisting of rice, beans, eggs, and other foods. After our lovely breakfast, we visited El Parque Infantil, viewing the amazing work of past Glimpsers. Next, we hit the streets of Estelí and immersed ourselves in Nicaraguan culture, ranging from viewing the beautiful murals loaded with references to past events, to barely escaping with my own life across early morning traffic (I definitely need to work on my ability to look both ways). It may sound a little terrifying (and believe me, it was), but it gives a valuable insight on how this country works. These are people rushing from destination to destination, trying to make their ends meet. Although a little reckless, its very admirable if you ask me. One could also see the extreme poverty that was present. Picture this: hundreds of people crowded along a street owning nothing but the clothes upon their backs, even asking for foreigners for help. Heartache is probably what you’re feeling huh? Well don’t worry, these people are beyond strong, judging just from their past.
Later on in the day, we visited a historical museum detailing the, you guessed it, history of Nicaragua. Starting from ancient pre-Columbian drawings and hieroglyphics on rocks, to Columbian tools used for traveling vast distances (from Utah to present Nicaragua), and to tumultuous periods of revolution. These are people who aren’t afraid to stand up to the opposition of its government and to take back what it believes it deserves: justice. Definitely a trait I believe the United States needs more of. After our tour of the history of Nicaragua, which was wonderfully translated by Samuel Rasendez, we find ourselves enjoying a dinner complimented by a local musician, playing beautiful Nicaraguan music on his guitar and singing his own songs, again giving us an idea of the amazing culture of Nicaragua.
PS: Don’t worry mum, I’m fine!
Hope you’re all having fun! Shoutout to Cameron! I hope your enjoying your trip as much as I enjoyed mine. Do it big in Nicaragua. Don’t forget the rice.
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Cameron! (I hope this is Cameron B. lol) I hope you’re having fun out there in Esteli! You guys are probably the luckiest group because you guys have the BEST PC’s out! S/o to my girl Fran and Tio H! I know you miss me, I miss you guys too! Haha, so jealous of all of you guys! I want to go back, but enjoy the experience and soak up everything the beautiful city of Esteli has to offer. I hope Fran did her famous “Don’t touch the dogs” rap! #E2AFOREVER
Whew! Glad you’re ok. You know me so well…You know I panicked when I read your first paragraph, then you ended it with a note to me…Ha ha ha! I love ya kiddo! Enjoy your stay and I look forward to hearing all about it. Love you! Smooches <3
Cousin Cam!!! Love your blog! But can you please look both ways!!! We already had one family member who just had to see what the inside of a Nicaraguan hospital…smh! Enjoy yourself! Loved the shout out to mum…lol!
Hi guys,
Seems you guys having fun in Nicaragua! I wish I could be there with you. 🙂
Make lots of friends and get to know new place, culture and enjoy where you are and what you doing.
I can’t wait to see tomorrow’s activity.
Love Mom
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Very well written my Brotha! I miss you 🙁 I’m so proud of you!
Make memories, enjoy every moment, be safe & live on the wild side!
Love you
PS- your bed is just too comfortable, I’ll be here until you get back MUAHahahaha!
PSS- LOL you really had mom freaking out when she read your blog, until I informed her about your “PS comment”
It sounds like you are getting a great introduction into the local culture. So glad you made it safely. I love having this blog and being kept up to date and almost feeling like we are apart of the experience. So it sounds like Emily isn’t the only sister who likes to sleep in a brother’s comfortable bed (referring to Cam’s sister’s blog). Sammy I am trying to find out if we can wire you some money. Hope you are getting by. Miss you already.
Love, Mom
Looking forward to your next recap!! What an amazing experience you are on. Have a great time!
We love you. Thank you for giving us a journey through Nicaragua. We crossed the the street with you and please look both ways. We visited the museum. We also learned something new the tools used from Utah from to Nicaragua. The history sounds fascinatinh. Congratulations!!!!!!!