CAP 2 Execution: paint extravaganza

Hi loves, For today the Global Glimpsers started their day off at 8 with breakfast of: Tortillas, scrambled eggs with veggies, sausage, cheese, pineapple, and lemonade. After breakfast we departed the hotel at 9:15am to go to the CAP site in Borrola. Once we got there, we instantly got back to work, continuing what we started the pervious day. We had started Painting and Sanding benches, ECO benches, and a mural. After working from 10am to 12:40Pm, we had lunch which was a dish of: Rice and beans, chicken stew, and coleslaw with lemonade. During lunch, we were playing volleyball and soccer with the children of the community, also letting them join and connect with us in the activities we were doing early and in the moment. After lunch, we continued painting the Benches and murals, at this time we were exhausted because it was very humid and hot, but we still put effort in what we had to do for the community. In this time we also had a few bumps and bruises, but we did not let that stop us from having a good time and connecting with others. Once it was time to clean up the area, it was sad to leave the children in the community behind because we had created such a special bond with them that it now feels like they are a part of the Global Glimpse Program. On the bus back to the hotel, our Global Glimpse leader, Sam, brought a bunch of coconuts he had harvested with Mateo, our Program Coordinator, and shared the taste of pure coconut juice with everyone. Around 4pm we arrived back to the hotel and we were given free-time which everyone split into groups and explored the nearby places and socialize with one another all while looking out for each other. It was a fun bonding experience for everyone involved. Dinner for today was at 6pm and the hotel staff served us Tortillas with & without milk. And then after dinner, we had a great time with our friends and Glimpsers, playing card games while our Leader, Sam opened/cut coconuts for all of us! It was amazing experience and enjoyable time, and we also enjoy interaction with Glimpsers, making more memorable moments, hugs, and so much fun! During nightly meeting, we gave our BIG BIGGGGGG LOVEEEE to everyone else, and we had a such amazingly fun and learning so much that we can still do it and we were all proud of ourselves for making CAP Project a true hardwork and a fun project for all of neighbor, community and especially children! We were very proud that we were able to work together, and be able to enjoy our journey of working and helping each other around in the community. We hope to finish up our last work tomorrow, and we can’t wait! We are very excited for the last final day, but it’ll be our a GREAT journey!

Greetings, this is Khondi, I’m just chilling and had awfully AMAZING week so far. It has been little bit unfamiliar experience until few hours later, I was able to meet new people and experience new culture and understanding of how they live and their happiness. I was glad to support them with my ideas, in a way to support their business idea, and some ways that they can boost their community to popular and be able to help others, including kids. Recently, we went on a trip to Pottery or visiting the local community in their homes, and they had a great design and crafting, which were COMPLETELY different from America because their ideas and handcraft were lot different and more unique because they used tires or any other recycling as craftings such as chairs, tables, carpets, or any other beautifully arts. It was great, and we had a good discussion and I’m glad that this opportunity allows me to explore and assist with ideas. So far, I have been able to make friends, with amazing people and staff. Shout out to all amazing Glimpsers and amazing staff. May this trip the best of the best. Cheers.

Hi mom and dad, this is Jessica Vivar! I miss you guys and Peludo so much. I’m having fun on the trip, I hung out with my new friends and they’re so kind to me. Today I got to be a leader of the day and it was a fun learning experience. Don’t worry too much about me, I love you guys so much and I hope I can see you both on the day I come back! I love you and please bring me takis and ice jajaja. I want to tell you both my full experience, I’m grateful that you allowed me to go so far away because if you didn’t let me, I wouldn’t meet such great people. So thank you, mwah mwah. 💗

Hola ma, es la Yahaira, esta semana me lo pase muy bien, te extrano muchisimo y ya tengo ganas de volver a tus brazos y volver a sentir tu amor otra vez. Si estoy bien aqui, aunque me quiero quedar y explorar mas de Panama Chitre, no se va poder jaja. Se me cuidan todos que les veo el lunes!! Te quiero mucho mami, te veo pronto ❤️

Lot of love, from your Glimpsers!

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