Hey everyone, Emely and Maria took the role of leaders of the day. I’m Emely and today we woke up at 7:00 am to start our Adventure Fun Day! Starting off the day with a breakfast made up of veggies, fruit, steamed plantains, yogurt, and salami. After that we got on a safari bus and rode for a little over an hour through the mountains on our way to Ebano Verde scientific reserve. Seeing the beautiful scenery of the mountains, we finally reach the reserve and settle down for a bit inside their multi-use room.
We received a welcome introduction by one of the reserve’s safeguards and learned about the biodiversity of the area. From 110 different species of fern to 800 different species of orchid, Ebano Verde is full of diverse flora. As the intro came to an end, we began our short hike as we split up into two groups, the fast paced group and the relaxed group. When we reached 20 minutes we took a short snack break and headed back to the MUR for lunch.
When lunch ended, we got ready for a swim in the river. It was freezing, but it was completely worth the cold. The river had a beautiful little waterfall that splashed into a pool of water and continued its way onto the river.
After our little swim, we took our safari buses back to Constanza. As many of us predicted, it started to rain, and by rain I mean it started to pour. Because the safari buses are covered only from the top, some of us ended up just as soaked as if we have just gotten out of the river.
Hey there, I’m Maria and unfortunately our original plans of going to a mountain point called El Divino Niño got cancelled due to the rain. It was decided that we were going back to the hotel instead. Once we arrived at the hotel, everyone went to take showers and freshen up. What we soon realized was that the power was out, which meant that no one was able to take showers. Many of us decided to use the time to play card games and take naps. At around 5:20, everyone was called down to the hotel restaurant for our CAP meeting. For about an hour and a half, we brainstormed about what we could build that would benefit the community of Rio Grande. We came to the grand decision that we wanted to build a greenhouse. With this greenhouse, the community of Rio Grande will be able to grow and provide food for their community. Overall, Adventure Fun day was a success. We had a nice easy hike and then went for a swim in the river. Yes the water was cold but once we were used to it, we were able really enjoy the water.
The experiences we have had as glimpsers on this trip have opened our eyes and minds to new views and mindsets. We hope to apply some of these newly learned lessons when we get back home! Big love from Constanza!
- Emely and Maria
P.S. from Nenita (Maria): hola Mamma, hola Papi, Como están? Me estoy divirtiéndo mucho aquí. Ha llovido los último días entonces no les pude llamar, pero en cuanto no dejen llamar a casa les hablo. Los quiero mucho ❤ Mariana, I miss your goofiness. I hope you are doing well and that you have not annoyed Michael that much. Give Bootsy a hug for me. I’ll talk to you as soon as possible.
By the way, from Emely, I love you mom and dad! Sorry I haven’t been able to contact you. I’m really sad that I haven’t heard your voices in seven days. We have nine more days left and I’m sure that you, like many other parents, miss their child. Los quiero mucho ❤ ! Quisiera hablar con ustedes pero cuando quiero no puedo. Voy a hablar con ustedes lo más pronto posible. Melina I miss how extra you are sometimes and how you dance the plug walk when I tell you to. Jk, but I really miss all of you and I can’t wait to see you all again. Love, Emely.
Getting crazy on Adventure Fun Day!
One of the Safari busses we took today
On the hike
Colleen and Ester with Constanza Ambassadors Gendy and Francis after lunch
The swimmers in the river
Zhonna, Flo, and Mina enjoying the day and watching swimmers
Hi Ming my Princess!
It was a fun day for you guys! Except it rain ?
Hiking, swimming and wow lots of different kinds of orchids! Hope you took a picture with you disposable camera or your polaroid camera. I’m surprised you didn’t go swimming, you just enjoy the scenery. Why aren’t you using your hat – you brought 2 hehhe..
OMG! MingMing!
Jose was soo funny ?? he has another bias! Guess who?!! It’s Chimchim Jimin-cha! He came clean yesterday! ?? I was Jungshookt??
Jose said they already had a talked with Kookie, Jimin and him! Lol!!
Sean Mendez soon will have a collaboration with BTS – he can’t tell when because BTS are sooo busy with their schedules.
Goodnight/Goodmorning MingMing ko!! Muuahh!??
I purple you
When can we talk to you?
= Mommy = ?
Hola !vety wuuooo! Q dia tan divertido y lleno d aprendisaje.todos te extrañamos mucho pero nos da gusto q estes disfrutando d este lindo viaje te queremos mucho tu ma tu pa y hermanos ???
Dear Ivette,
I hope you are feeling better. It’s good to see how much fun you are having while traveling and learning so much about the Caribbean. What a great experience!!! Enjoy every minute of it and continue to have fun. Many blessings!!!
Love always,
Sr Fátima
Dear Ivette,
I hope you are feeling better. It’s good to see how much fun you are having while traveling and learning so much about the Caribbean. What a great experience!!! Enjoy every minute of it and continue to have fun. Many blessings!!!
Love always,
Sr Fátima
Zhonna, I miss you and think about you every day.
Love,
Papa Jay
Sounds like a beautiful day. The rain sounds like Kauai! We are watching the Giants tonight. 4 players were intentially hit by the pitchers. We are so proud of you! Miss Kate you look very happy! Enjoy your trip. I love you Sugar Plum Fairy!!
Wow, sounds like paradise Squid! Lots of rain does that to a region. We hope you took some gorgeous photos! As for the dip in the river…BRR! You’ll take any opportunity to swim in a body of water. It looks like it was worth the freezing temps–goosebumps and all.
The other night, I asked your sister if she thought you were missing us. She replied–“probably a little, but c’mon mom, Sydney is living her best life!” We hope that’s true and you are experiencing the trip of a lifetime. Keep smiling boo and enjoy every moment!
Hugs form all of us…
Mom, Dad, Sam, Luna and Jack
Hello my precious Zhonna,
We have thoroughly enjoyed reading about each day’s events on the blog? Hope you are enjoying the experiences even through all the rain & power outages?
All is great here; traveling through southern Oregon and we hit a downpour as well. Heading to the coast with much cooler weather waiting for us, yea!
Looking forward to more news from your group. Miss you.
Love ya! Mom
Hi Jake! A week on your own…..how are you holding up? How’s the ice cream in town? So many questions, we can’t wait to hear all about your amazing adventures. Missing You, Mom, Dad and Jared
Hi Julian. nice swimsuit! Love you, mom
Te extrañamos y te amamos Emely diviértete mucho flaca
Hola Seyda todos los días paso por el airport buscándote ?we miss u
Hi Nenita!!!! We got your message as leader and it was fascinating to hear what you’re doing to help the community! We are so happy you have this wonderful opportunity with Global Glimpse! We have a confession to make, we went to screamin’ Mimi’s without you, but we will make it up to you when you get back! Tita says hi! We love you!
p.s. *message from bootsy*
Meow meow meow (I miss you and give me food when you come back!!! LOTS of it!!)❤️❤️
Hola chula!
Me dio mucho gusto verte en el agua al lado de la cascada… que rico!
Acabo de escuchar que algunos de Uds. se enfermaron un poquito. Espero que tu y tus companeros no se sientan demasiado mal! Escuche que hayas ensenado una clase de ingles de todas formas 🙂
Me encantaria escuchar tu voz… favor de llamarme manana para dejarme saber como andas mi amor.
con carino,
Mami
Flo Flo,
Seeing your face has brightened my day more than you’ll know. Keep up the good work. Everything you are all doing sounds so fun, interesting and exhausting. I love and miss you and think of you 24/7.
Love, Wawa
P.S.
You didn’t get in the river!? Girl, you make me want to fly there and put you in there myself! Don’t miss any opportunities! Xo
Flo…I love you from my heart, babynah!
Dad.
Hi Kristen 豆豆
Week two already ! Hope everyone is feeling well. So , how does it feel !! Life without social media ? Can’t wait to see you again..soon. Hope you are enjoying everything moment there, just be careful ,have fun.
Love ❤️?
Daddy