Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Meochia Simmons
Hello there. Today, our group experienced a great number of activities. For instance, we had a very important meeting with La Amistad, the organization that is allowing us to create a new place for the children they serve to learn. Many of the students are...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Miguel Perez
Hey! I’m Miguel, the leader of the day, and today was great since we had two great speakers. The speakers took time out of their day to share their parties points of view, which are on different sides of the political spectrum here in Matagalpa. One speaker in...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Allyson Perez
Hello Everyone! Today was a day meant to learn all about the Nicaraguan culture through hands-on preparation of a popular dish called “Nacatamales”. We also had the opportunity to make jewelry and crafts from paper out of recycled items. We were blessed to...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Heather and Patrick, GGL Group Leaders
Hello everyone! After a great breakfast at Abya Yala, we ventured out for the first time onto the streets of Matagalpa. We visited the local mercado, a beautiful cathedral, and numerous historical landmarks. The students picked up on a lot of local history; in...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Maria and Skarleth
Hey parents and friends, The M2C delegation is already in their new home for the next 20 days! They arrived at the nica airport around 11 am, and then we received them and took them to eat their first nica dish at Doña Marlene’s restaurant in Managua. After that we...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Heather Page
Just two weeks before departure, some glimpsers from HS Economics & Finance and Bronx Center for Science & Mathematics spent the day getting to know each other while enjoying Governor’s Island. After a quick ferry ride, we docked on...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by P Callahan
Bronx students met over pizza to discuss aid and development in preparation for their July trip to Matagalpa.
