Recent posts from: Matagalpa1 – 7/14/2017


The Shadow of Sandino


Knock knock:  “8:00 am – time to wake up!”  is what I shouted at the students’ doors this morning.  Today is the last day students will hear that phrase – tomorrow’s wake up time is 6:30 am and the next day we will start at 5:00 am...

Roses, Thorns and Big Love!


Hello from Matagalpa!  We all made it here safe and sound, and our travel went smoothly.  One student may have dropped her boarding pass, and I may have run through the airport with her, panting as we boarded the flight with minutes to spare… but that’s...

Una Bienvenida! Welcome to Matagalpa


Hola Glimpsers, Leaders and Parents! Greetings from Matagalpa, Nicaragua!  We are Alex and Juliana, your Global Glimpse Program Coordinators. Soon you’ll be here in Nicaragua and we are super excited to welcome you to Matagalpa – the Pearl of the Septentrion. On...

This Blue Marble Flying Through Space!


Hello Glimpsers!  My name is Cat Cole, and I am excited to be a trip leader on our upcoming trip to Madagalpa, Nicaragua.  As a history teacher, I am especially excited to delve into local history and learn more about the history and politics that have shaped the...