Hello all!
This is Erik and Gordon writing. Today was CAP (Community Action Plan) Day Two, where we continued the meaningful work that we started yesterday. We got up bright and early yet again at 5:30. We started the day off with a delicious traditional Panamanian breakfast! After breakfast, we started the hour-and-a-half bus ride to Playa Venao. Although we boarded the bus on time, we soon encountered a delay. Shortly after leaving Las Tablas, we got stuck behind a herd of cows. After following them for several miles, we were able to pass and continue to Playa Venao
Once we arrived, we led the group with some physical and mental warmups, preparing them for the strenuous day ahead. Then we split into our groups and picked up where we left off yesterday. The Butterfly Garden group began their short hike up to the garden and began planting. They continued to learn about permaculture and native plants. They saw a variety of wildlife including monkeys, iguanas, and capybaras. The Turtle Nursery Group began lifting logs and moving rocks to continue upgrading the Tide Barricade. Since it was the second CAP Day, everyone seemed to have found their flow and built on the progress from day one. Although we had different tasks, each group demonstrated persistent and valiant work efforts. The nest cover group was especially productive. In one hour, they repaired and washed as many covers as they did all of day one. After all our work in the morning, we went to get lunch at Oleaje de Sabores. We had a delicious meal of rice, beans, mac and cheese, and teriyaki chicken. After lunch, we returned for another hour of work. We continued our progress from the morning and cleaned up. Then we boarded the bus to return home. We started the ride listening and singing along to music but within 30 minutes almost everyone had fallen asleep. Once we returned to Las Tablas, we could see all the signs of the Santa Librada celebrations. There were people on horses lining the streets and a constant stream of fireworks. After some downtime, we had chicken and vegetable Chow Mein for dinner. Following dinner, we had our nightly meeting and passed the leadership torch on!
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This CAP project looks amazing!! Push through guys it’s only so many days left!!! Have fun Natalia I miss you!!!
Hey you guys, I Love that you are staying strong and working as a team to get these projects done😊 I bet it was very exciting to see the monkeys and iguanas🥰 I also Love that you guys are eating really good, the food always looks delicious! Cupree I see you son, getting that work in, building them muscles up💪😊 Keep going strong everyone we’re Very Proud of All of you guys.. With Love, Cupree’s Mom🫶
Hi Cupree. You guys are doing so great there .the projects you’re doing is amazing and like your mom said you’re getting good nutrition and that’s awesome can’t wait t for you to come back get home but for now enjoy your time there love you gee gee😘❤️
Nati,
I’m so happy you’re getting to experience this wonderful opportunity! Enjoy every moment!
Love,
Titi Nilsa
hi lola just wait till u hear what happned w lia!! so exciting
Dearest Xendreya,
Great job completing the tasks that you were given for the Community Action Project! What wonderful teamwork! Dad would love to hear the stories of the butterflies. I would love to see pictures of the capybaras! We know that you are doing well and are having fun. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish tomorrow.
Love,
Mom & Dad 💞
Kennedy, we are so proud of you, your commitment and resilience! I know you weren’t feeling your best, but glad to see that you are still smiling! Hope you feel better soon!
Ms. Kelly and Ms. Regina send their love! Kimora and Donald said, Hi!
We love you and miss you! Mom, Dad and Donald,
Wow, amazing job, Glimpsers! Sounds like you all are having quite the adventure – even a herd of cows can’t stop your progress! Mia, we are so proud of you and your team. Keep up the great work and enjoy every moment of this incredible experience. 🐄🌱🌊
Looks great xen! You are doing amazing and I am so proud of you. It was so nice hearing your voice again. Counting down the days already! Im so ready for our car rides and singing Sabrina carpenter as we go to the movies! Have fun and can’t wait for your blog!
Erik, it was so great to hear your voice last night and to get more details on everything you are doing. We miss you but trust you are having an experience that will stay with you long after you come home to Dad’s cooking. We were also glad to hear your extensive training in digging holes is coming in handy. See you very soon!
XOXOXOX
Mom, Dad, and Luke
Selene it was wonderful talking to you last night. You are greatly missed. Can we trade your little brother for a monkey ??? Look into it, ok.
Your sister left for BU today. She’s enjoying herself. I’m so happy you’ll be back Thursday.
Finish strong. Have fun and please don’t forget about the monkey proposal.
Love you 🥰 ❤️❤️ Your father.
Oh, the stories you will have to tell for years! What a trip.
Hi Gordon!!! Your fav mentor Leeyan is so proud of youuuu. You and Mikey look like you are living it up. Continue to soak up all of the fun, culture, and memories. I look forward to hearing all about it when you back. Keep living it up.
Also love the patience with waiting for the cows to cross!