“Vision without action is merely a dream; action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker
The day started off early with refreshing fruit salads for breakfast, followed by a seminar which revolved around the theme of the day: Aid and Development. The Glimpsers along with the GG Leaders discussed why having a vision without action is not sufficient without one another.
Later, we played a silly and fun “Bunny” game which included many many different movements and involved team work. It was a great way to learn how to multitask, work together, and have fun.
BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY BUNNY
We took our first public bus ride today! It was packed!
Waiting for the public bus to arrive and take us to Sonati!
Afterwards we had the pleasure to have presentations by two amazing guest speakers who have been serving as volunteers in the Peace Corps assigned in Nicaragua. They discussed their roles of being volunteers, their responsibilities, experiences, requirements, and much more. Through fun activities, they gave us a sense of awareness about the unequal distribution of wealth, and different perspectives on types of aids that the United States gives. Many of the students found this to be very enjoyable and greatly influential.
Working with the Peace Corps volunteers
Peace Corps & GG!
After lunch we got a chance to listen to another great guest speaker who informed us about the non-profit organization Sonati, which works mainly with youth and teaches them environmental awareness. The youth are taught about animal trafficking, different types of local animals, and the need to help save animals that are soon to become extinct. We also got a chance to walk the streets of Esteli and view some of the beautiful murals made out of any different recycled bottle caps. These murals were created by youth and Sonati volunteers. The youth learned how to be resourceful and using used bottles that they found on the streets and in the trash to create beautiful artwork as a way to bring awareness to the environment.
After all the exploring and eating we headed back to the hostel and had our nightly discussions. Were reflected on the day and had many great group conversations as usual. To end off the night we played a game of Mafia, and enjoyed the rest of the calm and cool night in Esteli.
Great blog Destiny! Wish I could see those murals! We miss you and love you!
Good work !!! Way to go! More learning experience for your life. I miss and love you Brittany.
Brittany’s father,
Glad the day was so informative. The photos look great. Thinking of you all.
Affection,
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Shout out to Destiny! Student’s first great blog. Sound like you all having fun and learning new things everyday. Are the guest speakers from the USA? And we like how the BIG picture of you all, very nice and clear.
HI BRITTANY! LOVE YOU, MOM
Michael, It was weird not having you at the table for family Sunday dinner. We all read everything on the blog and found you in lots of the pictures. I hope you are learning a lot, making new friends, using your Spanish, and having fun. We really miss you.
How exciting! Everyone looks like they are having a wonderful time. Nice to hear all the activities,and things you are doing.
Enjoy, Jessica
PS Lovely to see Genean smiling in all the photos
Thank you for posting all these wonderful pictures on the blog! Love you Kevin!
hello guys wooooow Mindy and Brianne you are soo good in posting these beautiful pics of our kids, thanks so much, also I just email you Mandy ok My family would like to see my boy this Saturday June 15 after Breakfast they want to make sure if it is ok with u guys a guy named Alex told my Sister they a permission from me to see Miguel,,they have my permission, my sis name is CORFILIA cANO .OK THANKS IN ADVANCE MANDY.
THESE ARE GREAT PICTURES; YOU ARE ALL SO BEAUTIFUL.
I’M REALLY HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU! 🙂 YOU FOLKS SEEM TO BE HAVING A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
TO BRITTANY: LOVE YOU, MISS YOU
Thanks for posting great comment BALLER C! 🙂