Aug 12, 2017 | Matagalpa2 - 7/30/2017 |
For our last day in Matagalpa, we spent it reflecting on our journey, preparing for our departure, and spending time with our new family. To reflect on our time here, Silvan and Maryuleth gave us many questions to think about. Together we chose the moments and people...
Aug 12, 2017 | Matagalpa2 - 7/30/2017 |
A group of students (Mikaylah, Lezine, Laz, Tannin, Dhruval, Kevin, Elsa, Bryan, Eric) and I climbed Mount Asante yesterday, and it was one of the most invigorating experiences of our lives. The mountain terrain was treacherous-wet, rocky, and muddy. The slope was...
Aug 11, 2017 | Matagalpa2 - 7/30/2017 |
Today was the second free day of the trip. Everyone was looking forward to this day all week. In the morning, a group of glimpsers went hiking up the Peace Mountain (Montana de la Paz) to see the view of Matagalpa where there’s also a large cross overseeing the...
Aug 10, 2017 | Matagalpa2 - 7/30/2017 |
We woke up at 7 am and had breakfast soon after. When we were all finished we headed to the school to work on our CAP Project (Community Action Project). We managed to finish all of the rooms which consisted of different paintings. There were butterflies, flowers, and...
Aug 10, 2017 | Matagalpa2 - 7/30/2017 |
Here are some pictures of students visiting the public and private schools in Matagalpa, wearing masks to protect the processing of chocolate, and students tutoring in their English class.Top left, KK is introducing the Community Action Project to the group and...
