Recent posts from: Granada – 7/06/2015


Political Adventures in Granada


Hello family and friends, todays blog is brought to you by yours truly, Lizbeth. Although I’m no politician, I was happy to be lider del day for politics day. One of my jobs was to wake everyone up and lucky for me, my fellow glimpsers are amazing so most of...

Embracing Nicoya Culture


Similar to yesterday, the rooster was very helpful in waking me up in order to do my job as a leader and make sure everyone else is up and getting ready for the day. My catch phrase was “It’s your Destiny to have fun!” So not only did I make sure...

History and culture day!


Most of us woke this morning to the sound of our neighborhood rooster. After breakfast we were energized as each of the students showed us how they get down.  Next we formed a human time line and reviewed the history of Nicaragua before heading out on our tour of the...

We Made It!


Hola family and friends! We were greeted by a rainy and muggy afternoon as we safely arrived in Managua today. Our favorite moment? Taking a roundabout bus ride from our plane to the gate entrance– 20 feet away. At least we were (mostly) able to stay dry. Our...

Bienvenidos a Granada!


Hellooo Glimpsers! This is McCall and Ena, your coordinators here in Granada, sending a big bienvenida your way! We have been working diligently on your summer itinerary and are very excited to share all of the wonderful things Granada has to offer. We have lots of...

¡Bienvenidos!


Hey Glimpsers! In less than a week we will be embarking on an exciting journey to the beautiful country of Nicaragua. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! My name is Luz Escalante and I am the other GGL on this trip. I am an English teacher at East...

Global Glimpse Leader


Hola Glimpsers! Hope you all are resting up before our trip! We leave in 12 days. Get your bug spray and sun screen ready. We are going to have a fun summer filled with adventures, learning experiences and BIG Love. Other Glimpsers are already on their trips and have...