Jul 5, 2017 | Esteli1 - 6/29/2017 |
Today was our delegation’s first free day. We all had fun in one way or another, as we always do. The wake-up call was at 8:00 AM, and breakfast was at 8:30. After breakfast we split into two groups, one going with Matt to the internet café and the other going...
Jul 3, 2017 | Esteli1 - 6/29/2017 |
Hello everyone!!! This is Justin and Bradley and we were the Leaders of the Day for “Deconstructing Poverty / Aid and Development” day. We started the day off with a delicious breakfast of pancakes (YES! FINALLY! SOME MURICAN FOOD!) Then we went on to do...
Jul 2, 2017 | Esteli1 - 6/29/2017 |
Today, Khephra and James were the Liders del Dia for “Living Like a Local” day. Our group took a bus up through scenic Nicaraguan mountains to a reserve filled with local homes, Tisey la Estanzuela. We were split up into small groups and given families to...
Jul 1, 2017 | Esteli1 - 6/29/2017 |
One of the things that we and our peers learned today was that a country can have many different types of cultures. They can have different regional dances, art forms, customs, and traditions. Also, we learned that traditions can be passed down in various different...
Jun 30, 2017 | Esteli1 - 6/29/2017 |
Greetings from our first full day in Estelí! Today, the Glimpsers explored Estelí and learned about Nicaraguan history and culture. At the hotel, we continued to try fantastic new foods and flavors, and beyond the hotel we got our bearings with a city tour led by our...
