Jul 2, 2017 | Leon1 - 6/29/2017 |
From taking bucket showers, to living a day without electricity, to solely eating small rations of gallo pinto, we can definitely say that small glimpse of real poverty was enough to make almost everyone appreciate the smallest luxuries that we have at home. This day...
Jul 1, 2017 | Leon1 - 6/29/2017 |
The day started with Justin and me, the first two student Lideres Del Dia (LDD/Leaders of the Day). We started with our first job, waking up at 5:30 in the morning after a long Day 2. We woke up at that time to make sure everyone was awake by 6:00 in the morning. We...
Jun 30, 2017 | Leon1 - 6/29/2017 |
After lights out at 10:30pm from the previous night, students were ready to tackle their first full day (without a flight). We started with an early wake up at 7:00. That wasn’t too difficult though as the sun was already up, and things were already starting to...
Jun 29, 2017 | Leon1 - 6/29/2017 |
When we left the airport, we had no idea what to expect. It didn’t even take a full step outside of the Aeropuerto Internacional Augusto C. Sandino in Managua for us to realize that we weren’t in Kansas anymore. The air was thick and humid… but that...
Jun 22, 2017 | Leon1 - 6/29/2017 |
Hey guys!! My name is Allison, and I will be an upcoming senior at Irvington High School in Fremont, CA. I’m stoked to meet you guys, and to create new friendships and memories with those who are just as passionate as I am to learn, discover, and challenge my...