¡Hola! We are Diane and Jamie and we were the Líders del Día for today.
We started our day with a delicious breakfast of fruit, yogurt, and granola made by our awesome food provider Carlos and his staff. Then, we had our academic seminar on Aid and Development and we were split up into pro- foreign aid and anti-aid groups and read and analyzed documents. We also had a fun human knot energizer!
We then headed off to a unique café called Café De Las Sonrisas where the staff is deaf and the café provides numerous aid to the community such as a place for breastfeeding mothers, school supplies for kids, and jobs for those with disabilities. We heard the owner, Tío Antonio speak on our power as American consumers and how sometimes smart consumerism is better than charities in this case for Nicaragua. After his powerful speech, we all learned how to make hammocks and a little bit of sign language.
For lunch, La Café De Las Sonrisas provided us with delicious lunches like Spanish Tortilla, Egg and Bacon Pasta, and burritos. After lunch we were able to buy some hammocks from inside the café!
Then, we headed off to Casa de Botellas where the owner, Gissa welcomed her lifestyle technique where she provided homes to those who needed it and do workshops. She and her helpers showed us how to hoola hoop, use sticks, juggling, flips, and etc. We then went to our first tutoring sessions where we taught kids, teens, and adults. Great experience for us and them. We went to la Favorita for dinner where the staff made food like the 4th of July style and it was delicious. We headed back to the hostel for our meeting . We hope you enjoy this blog. Thank you and we look forward to reading your comments!
✨ Happy 4th of July!!! from SJ?
We miss u Jenny aka eddie?? We can’t wait to hear your exciting stories.
Please post more pics?
Gwen [Jamie’s mom], hello all..Jamie so proud of you !great pictures!
Thank you Diane and Jamie for the detail posting today. I bet you had lots of fun making hammock. I’m glad the team be able to have something to celebrate the 4th. Right now in my neighbor I heard sounds of the fire work. It bright up my window.
Missing you all!!
Good night.
Sounds like a great day. You did such a variety of things. As I type, I’m listening to the pop and explosion of fireworks this 4th of July.
All the best to you all!
The days are full but so interesting. Love the blogs and updates.
Wow, what incredible experiences already! And you’re just getting started! Love reading all the fun things you are doing! Take it all in! Memories for a life time!
Paul Crooks (Bryn’s other uncle)
What a great day. I was really interested in the speech about consumer habits that would benefit the people of Nicaragua. Looking to hear more details in the future from Bryn. Love to you all from the Pacific Northwest.
I love seeing pictures of you all making hammocks and learning sign language and reading about your day. I love you Mimi!
4rh of July food…who would have thought? Obviously I guessed wrong on that one Hannah.
Hugs and kisses
Hola, muchas actividades y experiencias que estan viviendo y que les dejaran gratos recuerdos y Un gran aprendizaje en su vida. Hermoso lugar!! Te extranamos DIANE, recibe muchos besos y abrazos de tu familia!
Hey Jamie, glad you’re having a great time,bring some food home please! Miss you much & love you too, from your dad James