Greetings from our first full day in Estelí!
Today, the Glimpsers explored Estelí and learned about Nicaraguan history and culture. At the hotel, we continued to try fantastic new foods and flavors, and beyond the hotel we got our bearings with a city tour led by our incredible Program Coordinators, Christa and Ena! The walking tour passed by gorgeous murals, local shops and restaurants, the school where we will begin English tutoring next week, and the Catedral and Parque Central. We even visited the Museo Arqueologico and enjoyed a sweet treat at a local ice cream shop! (The attached photos at the museum and in front of a mural are of my group with Ena, so apologies to the parents of the other half of our delegation. Your Glimpsers were smiling, too!)
In the afternoon, we learned about 20th Century Nicaraguan history, including information about the Sandinismo Movement, from historian Don Ivan Torres. The Glimpsers asked insightful questions that drew great connections between their history classes, Don Ivan´s experiences, and modern international relations.
The evening hours passed quickly with a seminar on being the Líder Del Día and an opportunity for small group reflections about everyone´s first impressions.
Big love to the group as a whole! The Glimpsers continue to show great compassion for and curiosity about one another. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and we are so excited to have our dear readers along for the ride!
Stay tuned for tomorrow´s entry from the first student LDDs, Valentina and Elsie!
Heeeyyy Andrea, Heeeeyyy Fred. Sounds like you guys are learning a lot on your first day. The city tour was my favorite day because I got to see all of Leon when I went on my trip last year. Remember to be open to new people, new foods, etc. I love you guys and I can’t wait to read more blogs !!! Drink electrolytes my friends
Khephra you should get a t-shirt of that mural like the girl standing beside you in the photo. Very cute
Love Mama
Thanks so much for the info Mollie, seem like our kids have a very fun time there on the first day travel by themselves without parents. Hope to see more pictures of you guys along the way. Enjoy and stay away from mosquitoes…..
You all enjoy the experiences, and be safe.
Sounds like you are all having an amazing time. Hope you are taking lots of pictures Bradley – can’t wait to see them. Enjoy your adventure! – Mom & Dad
Happy to see so many smiles. Enjoy the trip and make the most of your time. Miss you Bri!