Hi everyone, I’m Daniel Tkach, one of the leaders for this Global Glimpse trip and I’m blogging today until the students get better oriented. In a few days you’ll be hearing from a rotating group of students who act as the leader for the day.
Thank you to all the parents who came to the airport last night to send off your kids. They’re in good hands and our journey so far has gone smoothly.
After a brief layover delay in El Salvador, we arrived into Managua where our in-country leaders Noel and Nancy met us and together we drove about two hours through the rolling green countryside to get to Leon. The bus played the latest pop songs and had a strip of blue LED lights to flash with the bass, which made for a fun ride.
As warned, Leon is hot and sticky. Few places have air conditioning, so we are drinking lots of water and staying near fans. We are staying at Hostal Santiago de los Caballeros and it’s charming: white adobe walls with dark wood trim and a blend of indoor/outdoor courtyards, patios and landscaping. In this photo you can see it at night. The patio on the second story is where we have group meetings.
Comedor Imabite, two blocks away, acts as our dining hall for the trip and is where we ate lunch and dinner, which was a buffet of rice, beans, veggies, plantains and meat.
Today was an orientation day so after we got into Leon we had seminars about health, safety, rules, culture, and living essentials. Leon is a city nearly 500 years old, and tomorrow we’re going to learn about its history and take a walking tour around the city center.
Every night we debrief how the day went and read the messages you leave us on this blog from the day before, so give a shoutout to someone and we’ll pass it along.
I’m looking forward to reading about all of your great adventures! Hi Natalie! Have a great time! Miss you already!
Hi Elizabeth, how are you doing in the hot, humid weather??Hopefully you enjoy your experience in Nicaragua and take in the culture over there.
Hi Maria! We all hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying yourself. We love you and take care. 🙂
Hi Mallie! ((Blue heart emoji blue heart emoji)) I hope you’re having fun, you’re in for one heck of a trip. I wish I could go back to mine :(( Sheyla says she misses you already on twitter LOL I hope you don’t crave la vic’s orange sauce too often. Please spread the headband movement within your delegation LOL
The headband movement! hahaha 🙂
Daniel-
Thank you for the description of the first day. I’m sure everyone was tired after the flight.
Hi Sophia!
Thanks for the quick call to let me know everything is ok.
I’m ready for my trip – I hope you’ll be able to reach me when you have free time.
Tio will take care of everything at home. Don’t worry.
I can’t wait to hear about your daily activities and how the group is settling in.
Love
Mom
Hello everyone, this is Michaels Mom. So glad everyone made it to Leon safely. I’m looking forward to reading the daily blogs. Remember Michael to take lots of picture’s. Stay safe everyone and have an amazing time. So proud of you Michael , love Mom
Hey Kush,
I miss you a lot but I hope ur having fun!!! I kept your snapstreaks, and also caught you a Rhydon and Pikachu yesterday, and got 3 pokeballs for you. Will try to get more today. I also got my June SAT score today- 10 better than the last one so not too bad. Hope you haven’t forgotten about me yet. IMY and I hope you haven’t forgotten about me yet.
Hey Maria (Kitty) and group, today began your adventure ! Try all the foods and enjoy every moment. In this trip I am sure you will gain lots of knowledge and create lots of memories with new friends and the locals . Have Fun everybody
Hello Everyone, This is Aditi’s Mom
Hi Aditi, Thanks for the 1 min call. Hope you are adjusting to the hot and humid weather. Family misses you a lot Adu!Take care and have fun create lot of memories, make new friends.
Love you
Mommy.
Hi Sean!! Glad you made it safely. Sorry we missed your call but it was good to hear your voice on the message. We look forward to reading your daily adventures. Have fun!
Good morning Hillary and all Leon1 7/20/16 delegates:
Thanks Daniel for the updates of Day 1. I am glad everyone made it there safe and sound. Hope everyone enjoy the remarkable memories. Looking forward to see more pictures and messages from the leaders. Enjoy your Day2!
Hi Maria!
This comment might be a little late since Jasmin just gave me the link but I just wanted to say that I miss you so much! It’s hard not being able to see or talk to you all day since I’ve been used to that for so long but I hope you’re having fun and I hope you meet a lot of new friends. I love you and I can’t wait till you get back and till then I’ll be basically dying haha. Ps. Yesterday I leveled up twice without a lucky egg *Laughing Face emoji*
Hey Special,
So glad I got that call yesterday. Sounds like the trip there was a bit of an adventure in itself and Im Glad you all got there safe. Have a great time and Im looking forward to reading the nightly blogs. You know I’ll be checking daily 🙂 Enjoy making new memories with new friends!
Love you,
Mom
What’s good Mallie. Be sure to rep Ahill & have tons of fun. ???
Hi Ada, dropping you a quick note to tell you we’re thinking of you and love you (including Pintxo). Hopefully you will get used to the hot and humid weather quickly and not get bitten too much. Focus on the people and culture you get to meet and experience…can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.
Team leader Daniel, thanks for the first update and keep them coming.
Hi Elizabeth, I hope you’re having fun already in the hot weather!You’re going to love Nicaragua, wish you an awesome trip and watch out for the bugs!!
Hi Elizabeth, I hope you’re having fun in the hot weather! You’re going to love Nicaragua, wish you an awesome trip and watch out for the bugs!!
Hey Josh G. Glad you and the team made it safely. We hope you all have a fun time. Josh Archie and Jonathan are already missing you and have things for you to do when you get back. We hope you all stay safe and enjoy your experiences.
Hi Special
Have a wonderful trip glad you made it There safe. Have fun make memories and enjoy yourself. Be safe.
Love ya!
Hi Maya, we were so glad to get your call yesterday and to hear that you and everyone got to Leon safely! This is going to be a wonderful experience and I know you’ll learn much from it–I’m hoping this will be the start of a global life for you. Take care and we can’t wait to hear from you again soon. We love and miss you!!
Thanks Daniel & Elly, for getting the group safely to Leon and for posting your first blog entry last night; we’re sure that all of us at home will be looking forward every evening to read about your days there!
Kali: Your puppy misses you and searches in your room every day…your family in the Bay Area and in Hawaii are all thinking of you and excited for all of the wonderful new experiences you and your new friends will have in Leon! Miss you lots!
Thank you posting updates here! We’re looking forward to reading and seeing the pictures.
Mallie – Coco & Knukles misses you but don’t worry Momma is taking care of them and they have a box of sweet potatoes from Tra! Tra was over and was playing with them.
Hi Special
So glad you made it safely. You are about to have a life changing,eye opening experience. make the best of it. Make lasting memoriea. Have fun and be safe. We are so proud of you back at home.
Xoxo,
La’Rue
Hey Special, Grandma & I have been counting the days as they pass by.Today is only day 5. Lol I pray everything is good & your enjoying every minute out there. We miss & love you. See you in 13 more day. (*_~}
Love ya
Auntie Angel