Good evening Guardians, Families, and Friends. It’s Day 8 in the lovely and colorful Granada, Nicaragua. 🙂 Today was a truly excellent day. It was our first free day . Yay! I speak for all fellow Glimpsers when I say, this has been one of the must relieving and relaxing day we’ve had since arriving in Nicaragua. We all started off our day with a later wake up than usual, followed by delicious breakfast by our food provider, Don Carlos. We embarked on our own journeys through the city. While some of us went to the internet cafe to call our families, others relaxed at the spa. After lunch a large number of us went on an incredible boat tour around the 365 islands. This tour included an up close view of breathtaking private islands off the coast of the city, as well as an island that is  inhabited by only monkeys. After that a few of us went to the Nicaraguan equivalent to KFC, “Tip Top.” After a long yet fun day of exploration we all returned to Casa de roja for another delicious meal as well as our regular nightly meeting. Towards the end of the night we had our first ever “GG Unplugged”, where various students expressed themselves verbally and through dance. We had this event in our living room, I also participated in the jam session.  Today was a  perfect and much needed day. It’s late and us Glimpsers have a long and fun day planned out for us tomorrow. While today was filled with fun, we all as a group continue to discuss our purpose that brought us to Nicaragua. So here is a quote from yours truly, “The weekends are lit, but Monday morning we back to work!” -N.N
From the performers of Granada, goodnight!
Good morning Glimpsers, After a week of hard work, a free day was definitely well deserved and needed. I’m happy to hear you all enjoyed your free day and you were able to explore around the private islands off the coast of the city. The spa sounds great too, relaxing moment. You should be proud of all your hard work and dedication. I’m sure families were very happy to hear from you guys. Great job to all!
Diana, I was so happy to hear your voice. I was sadden by your emotions but I understand why. I can understand that you are missing home. You have so much here and have to settle for less over there. I know that’s difficult but just remember one thing. Think of all the assistance you and the others are providing to the Nicaraguans and their country. I can guarantee you that once you come back home, you will look back and realize how much you and the others have contributed to make a difference in their lives. You should be proud of yourself and everything you have accomplished.
Diana, I know you was sick and was not able to enjoy your free day like you wanted to. I want to thank the leaders for taking care of you and for keeping me inform of your health. I feel better knowing you’re ok. Please take care of yourself. Miss you a bunch. Luv mom!
Wow I’m so jealous!! that boat tour must have been such a wonderful experience!!! you guys deserved this relaxing day. keep up that amazing work!! Karel ur smile makes me so happy!!!!
Nice luxury to sleep in a bit 🙂 Well earned, folks. So glad there is time to unwind and take it in from all perspectives. The GG Unplugged must have been very cool.
Morgan, good job on the internet cafe AND the spa 🙂 We really miss ya!
XO
Mom&Kenny
7/31/16 7:40 pm {NYC}
Hello to all, Nathaniel such a great blog of your free day I’m sure all of you loved waking up a little late,going on a tour, calling your love ones and just enjoying your peaceful day. I’m happy as a mother that you all are together getting a life changing experience I hope this is something that you all will carry with you for a lifetime, even if you all never get the opportunity to do something like this again as least you can say you did it once. Your making your families proud of you keep up the awesome work.
Ny’Rayah I can’t express how I felt hearing your voice yesterday sorry on your end the phones weren’t working that well and you had to keep trying I hope you didn’t have to pay much for the calls. I’m happy that you sounded lifted it’s funny how you complain about us not having a AC, being hot and a bunch of other things guess you won’t complain about our heat no more nor other stuff you used to talk about , I know you are tried of rice and beans and can’t wait to have a meal of your choice once you get home. Stay strong my love just 8 more days keep being exposed and take in everything, your amazing for taking this journey, I’m super proud of you. Your Home Skillet said know you know the feeling of being home sick, not eating as you please and wanting to be with your love ones, said to keep your head up and bring back something, everyone else has asked about you as well. I love and miss you so much. PS HOPE YOU TOOK YOUR SUNDAY PILL!!!!!!
To all continue to be safe and have fun it was good seeing a few pictures, leaders thanks for keeping our children safe and open minded.
Warmly,
Niya
Hey Glopbal glimpsers, you guys are lucky to be in your position. Continue reversing gender roles, and helping out. Keep having fun buddies 🙂
Bethanee, you had an amazing day and time from what you’ve told me. I can’t wait to hear from you again. I love you so much.
Hey kids glad for your free day. It was great speaking to my Beth yesterday, oh how I miss her xoxo looking forward to reading more blogs n counting down to the next time I speak with my Beth.. miss you!! All is well here..keep having fun and learning ??