Posted in Esteli - 06/08/2013 by Amanda
Hey, hey, hey! Amanda Ma here blogging for my awesome group! Today, we had a very long, but productive day! We woke up super early, at 5:15AM and went to eat our breakfast. After the early breakfast, we went to Colegio de las Monjas! We shadowed a Nicaraguan student...
Posted in Esteli - 06/08/2013 by Sandy
Hi! Parents and family members today was a day full of agricultural and fun day of course! Today we learned about eduction and visited a local recreation center. We learned how to catch a chicken, how to plant a tree, make compost, and collect fertilizer from worms!...
Posted in Esteli - 06/08/2013 by Zorina
Hi families— Today was another fun adventure. Fredy and Martha welcomed us into their home and taught us how to make Naca-Tamales, a local favorite. They are known throughout Esteli for their delicious specialty. Their tamales are filled with tasty seasonings...
Posted in Esteli - 06/08/2013 by zorina and drea
Dear Families, Day 2 in Nicaragua, and we’re loving it! Today was amazing, we took a walking tour of the city, and learned a tremendous amount about the history of Nicaragua and some of the past and present leaders. We also visited Jalacate, a beautiful rural...
Posted in Esteli - 06/08/2013 by Zorina and drea
Dear families, We’ve made it safely to Esteli. No problems on the flights or the bus rides, and the hostel is beautiful! Most importantly, we are a fantastic group! Everyone is talking, having fun and beginning to bond. Tomorrow, we are taking a tour of the...