Relax, your children are fine. This is Nia and Kelly writing to you from Granada! It is extremely hot and humid and there are many bugs, but also many amazing things as well. Here in the colorful streets of Granada your teens are now excited about things we would usually take for granted, such as: air conditioning, ice, and wifi. Even so, today was a great experience for us because we had the opportunity to learn and practice a culture other than our own. Today specifically, we traveled to the city of Masaya to learn a traditional folk dance and in the meantime met some of the young students who practiced these dances. Next, we had a delicious lunch of traditional Nicaraguan food in the city of Catarina at Mi Viejo Ranchitio. Some of us had the opportunity to talk to a local friend/worker about life and culture, and how it impacts their daily life. Afterwards, we continued to a local pottery shop also in Catarina to talk to a local about his 25 years of experience making pottery and owning a business with his family. Through pottery he was able to show how he captures his culture. He also stated how ” with his work he tries to rescue the memory of the people before him”. We then traveled back to Granada to relax and debrief about the day. Todays experiences answered our question of the day for us and our fellow glimpsers of why it is important to preserve culture. Many of us feel that without culture you lose your identity. Until next time, hugs and kisses from all of us <3.
Kelly Li & Nia Dorsey
Getting ready for dance class
With our pottery pieces
Yoooo, it’s so cool that you guys are having fun and taking in the city. I hope you’re doing okay, jackie! I hope you’re drinking enough water ): hey jax, you get to practice your Spanish!! By the end of this trip, you’ll probabaly be able to take AP Spanish! Maybe you’ll get better than a C+ (btw still salty over that) but whatever. Yoooo I hope you danced and show me some sick moves ?? I love you lots and I’m glad to read about your guys trip! DONT FORGET WATER ??? love you, jackie ?
Hi Jared,
Sounds like you all had a wonderful day traveling to different cities and learning all about the rich culture of Nicaragua. You are so lucky! The different cities, the dancing, food and pottery shop all sound so wonderful. I hope you are staying cool and enjoying all the adventures each day brings. Please tell Kelly and Nia they did a fabulous job on the blog. I can’t wait to see more pictures and hear all about what you do tomorrow. Dad, JI,and Koda say hi.
Have fun!
Love you!
Mom
Thank you Kelly and Nia for your detailed report!
It is so amazing everything you are learning in such a short time. ?
Stephanie I was looking forward to see you in today’s pictures, but that is what happens with technology sometimes. It’s ok,I’m glad to read what happened today. I hope you keep enjoying this wonderful experience and look forward to read tomorrow’s post. Your brother Ulisess was asking when you are coming back, and I had to tell him you barely left!?
Te quiero mucho mija! ??
Words are priceless. Culture and fun journey continues, yours as well as ours!
I’m so glad to know my children are fine :,) excited to see what yall do next!
Hi Faith,
Sounds like this was day to adventure off. I like how you got see the things we all take for granted, its so important!! I was thinking I may get more help from you around the house now because of this. Ahahaha! jk.
Also that folk dance sounds fun! and that pottery place must have been nice!
Sounds like you’re having a blast and learning the culture at the same time. I am so happy you are leaning from this trip.
We all miss you here but am happy for you!! Enjoy yourself.stay cool , and be safe.
I love you, Mom
Thank you Nia and Kelly!! I love the first sentence, lol! So happy to hear about all your amazing adventures!
Nia Dorsey..! I’m so excited that you are learning new things from a wonderful culture…! I’m so happy that you are getting part of a World View while helping and assisting others.. Mom and I are so Proud of You, Love, and Miss You So Much……!!! Love You Always Mom & Dad, and the Family….???
Jade! So great to see you in the blog. Hope you’re having an amazing time and experience…Eli and I are having a blast on our little trip, were on the downeaster train to Maine today. Miss ya kiddo, see you soon!
Yay! Looks like everyone is having a great time!!
Jade, We Love you and hope you are well and happy. ❤️ you!
Mom.