We kicked off today with a 6:30am wake up call and gallo pinto for breakfast. The GG Leaders, Matt and Noel, facilitated the history academic seminars in the morning. Roxana and Silvan lead two separate groups on a walking tour of Matagalpa pointing out significant historical landmarks.
After the city tour we had lunch, which proceeded with a presentation from Doña Sonia Hernández, who was formerly a guerilla fighter who fought alongside the Sandinistas against the Somoza regime. She gave insight on the experience of armed struggle and also what it was like as a woman fighting on the front lines.
After hearing and being inspired by Doña Sonia, the delegation drove up to El Calvario Hill, which had a spectacular view of Matagalpa.
At the tail end of the day, Silvan passed the torch of the El Lider Del Dia to Matthew, who will be leading the group tomorrow for Culture Day.
PS. Thank you for the comments, I (Matthew), have been trying to read them to the students when I have the chance. Keep commenting!
Wow, what an adventurous first day!! I’m so proud that your able to have such an inspiring experience. Looking forward to hearing more about Dona Sonia’s story, a woman fighting the front lines, true warrior. I miss you babe, don’t forget to write it all down in your journal.
I Love you Alexis… LOVE MOM (Noelia)
I hope you Glimpsers are doing good your first day there! I really wish the best to you Andrew Hill kiddos and I hope you guys take home this life changing experience and beck me even greater people ( if that is even possible ). I hope traveler diarrhea sinks in soon for you guys soon. Have fun guys!
– your favorite ambassador
Charlie Trinh
And become even greater people****
Hey Andrew Hill students! I hope your enjoying your time in Nicaragua and getting along with your delegation. Remember to stay woke throughout the trip because it’ll leave a huge impression on you just like it did for me! Shoutout to the boy Calvin because he’s mixed fam! :^)
Sup Falcons! Its Mr.305 coming live from the bay. I hope you guys are enjoying your trip!!! Make sure to step out of your comfort zones tho, so i can read about in these blogs because they tend to usually bring funny moments and stuff.
6:30 AM? We can barely wake up at 10:00 AM back in San Jose 😛 Alexis. Calvin. Christina. Marla. Vicky. In case y’all missed it, we commented (three times, sorry if we forget another one of our kids) on the previous blog (the comments might not show up in time for the nightly meetings b/c they need to be moderated first :K). Love y’all and jealous of y’all! Be open to doing anything and everything (legal, of course)!
Your A Hill Ambassadors,
Kev Vi Nat
Hi Bethany, David, and Eriella! 🙂 Sending BIG LOVE from the Bay! Can’t wait to hear all about your trips when you all return.
Hey Christina!!!! We are dying without you!!! How are you surviving over there without the beautiful taste of Up Dog?? We should really go there again when you come back!! :-)) Have fun and don’t spontaneously die on us!!!!!!! かわいいすごいですね
Good job Christina for being able to wake up at 6:30 AM. I hope the bug spray thing worked, since you spent like a few hours spraying all your clothes and drying them. Can’t wait to hear all the stories you need to tell. DON’T LOOK SO COLD HEARTED AND BE SURE TO MAKE NEW BUDDIES. XDD
Hi mosey! We keep missing your calls but love hearing your voice on the voicemails anyway ?. Looks like you guys are off to an amazing start. Don’t know how much news you get but Hillary Clinton just made history yesterday!! So look miss listening to Reddit with you. Be safe and explore the world!!!!!
Hey Christina, hope you’re having a great time exploring and learning a new culture! Can’t wait till you come back and tell us all about it! <3 p.s. 54 MORE DAYS!!!
*jk 49 DAYS!!!!
Hi Bethany,
Mommy, Daddy, and Lindsey miss you and love you lots! Yes, I’m curious to know if that permethrin spray is keeping those big bugs away. Wow, 6:30 am is pretty early but sounds like you had an eventful day and are learning so much. It’s nice to see you there smiling in the photos! Thank you Noel and Matthew for taking good care of our kiddos for us.
Some news from over here: Hillary Clinton has made history as the first woman in 240 years to be chosen as the Democratic nominee. And…the Warriors lost game 3. Anyways, we’ll keep praying for good health and safety for you and the group.
What a jam-packed day! We love these posts – keep them coming 🙂
Update from home: Warriors went down in Game 3 and lost 90 – 120. HUGE loss for the Warriors :'(
Thank you for the blog update! Love reading about all of the exciting adventures! And of course, love seeing the pictures, especially seeing Ryan smiling!
Miss you and love you so much, Ryan! As I am sure you have seen from the posts, Warriors lost Game 3, but that just means we get to win at home! Everyone else is doing fine here, just missing you! Keep having fun and be safe!
From the family in San Jose – Rex, Rosalyn, Brandon, Isabella, Chloe, and Lily
Lexy I hope you are learning and sharing stories with everyone! Sounds like you are your group are very busy! We are so proud of you! You are an amazing young lady and we miss you dearly! Continue to keep up the Great work you do! Love ya Kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO WARRIORS!!!!! Justin,Noelia and Rocky