Today we woke up early with the purpose of modeling the life of a local, here in Nicaragua . We started by waking up early to get a very simple meal of “Gallo pinto”, accompanied by a glass of water, which Is what the locals have for most of their meals every day. We had the same meal two times a day and were able to share a more complex lunch with the families we were placed with. We were each place in humbled multigenerational family homes, each glimpser had a different task to take on today, they were from cleaning the rooms to picking weeds or simply just playing with the kids.
Lily, Alex, Matti, and Ricky with Maria, her siblings and neighbors
Marshall, Annie, and Amina with Don David and Family
Mar, Anna, Paola, & Chris with their two families
Kristie & Becky with Doña Jacqueline and family
Brianna & Anna with Doña Berta and her pig ‘Osa’
Jenny and Skye with Doña Ivania & Family
Mimi, Kayla, & Jack with Maria Auxiliadora & Family
My name is Paola and I was leader of the day with Ricky, and personally I was very nervous about going into a strangers home today. The outcome was completely unexpected, the family that I was placed in was extremely welcoming and sweet. They all welcomed me and created a safe environment for everyone to play, grow, ask questions and learn about living in Granada. From the bottom of my heart, I could not be more grateful to have met these generous people and gotten the opportunity to play with all the young and free spirited children. I will never forget the children smile, full of light and joy, created from a simple game of jump rope.
I am Ricky and today I just spent time with the kids playing games such as hide-n-seek as well as soccer, to see theses kids playing with the most energy I’ve ever seen from kids younger than 10 years old is amazing, they never took a second to stop to catch their breaths, it was just go, go,go. today was a day full of impact for each and every one of us, these families were so nice to let us into their homes and just think how living so simple could be so peaceful.
Skye ???
This brought tears to my eyes. I can’t wait to hear your personal experiences when you come home. I love you so much, you are experiencing something so moving and so real.
Ricky, This is cousin Danny with your mom. He said he likes your new name! Lol, and he is so happy for you having this experience. We all love & miss you!!
Ricky! Love you and miss you. From the blogs it sounds like you are having an amazing time. So happy you are able to go through this priceless experience. Love, Tia!
Hi Lily! We can’t wait to hear all about the family you spent the day with and what you did to help out. It was so good to hear your voice yesterday❤❤ We are counting down the days until you’ll be home with us. We love you?
Matti,
This day sounds so humble, peaceful, and authentic. This will help you strip away all the noise and remember what’s real when life becomes overwhelming. Love you sweetheart!!! Miss you so much. ❤
Kayla,
We miss you, especially today on father’s day. We love that you are having a great time and we can’t wait to hear all your stories!
Love you baby girl!!
Hey Lily!!! It’s been super fun keeping up with your adventures and it’s made me miss my own trip like crazy. I’m so glad that you’re having a ton of fun and learning so much. Remember to keep living in the moment and take it all in. I can’t wait to hear more about your trip over fish tacos and pie!
Lots of love,
Katherine
Hi Anna it’s Alina ! I just thought I’d let you know that I see Pam everyday at work and she misses you. She misses you so much that she wore your pants at Rega’s grad party haha. She told me not to tell but oops.
I hope you’re learning a lot and meeting new people ! All of the ambassadors and I are so proud of you !
Much love !
HI ANNA M. !!!
Today is father’s day! Dad got your’s and pam’s card, and he said thank you and I love you. We went to the san mateo county fair with the Elnar’s. Arrielle, Yna and Pam miss you and we all miss you too. What a great life experience you’ve been having. We can’t wait to see you . WE LOVE YOU ❤️
Hi Kristie,
It’s soooo great being able to see the family that hosted you. Looking forward to hearing you talk about the stories of the journey! Sending lots of love from home..❤️
Hey Bets,
I’m glad you’re having fun dude ! We really do miss you. See you in a week. Love you
Hi “Ricky”! Can’t wait to hear all about your experiences when you come home! Glad to hear you’ve been experiencing how the locals live!
Marshall – love the photo! I’m wondering whether you may have taken a disc to share with your family. Since this was the Father’s Day post, I’ll tell I thoroughly enjoyed your card, and while posting something on FB for your grandfather I found a photo of him, you and me that Taylor took of us on a hike near the Mountain House. It’s the three of us walking along, but shot from behind us. It made me extra grateful and all Circle of Life wistful.
Yesterday, Monday, I found out that Steve, Sherry, and Emma are visiting this weekend, so I got to make your room passable for use as a guest bedroom – “good feeling gone.” ???
Sure seems from the diary entries like you guys are having an amazing experience.
Enjoy, learn things you didn’t expect to learn, share some Spirit of the Game, be well, and be ready upon your return to regale us with stories and more stories.
Ricky –
This is cousin Jessica. What an amazing adventure you are experiencing. Im sure the simplicity will put a whole new perspective on life when you return and we cannot wait to hear all about it. With these updates it sure feels like we are on the adventure with you.
See you soon.
Jessica