Heyo!! It’s Quincey checking in with all of our adoring fans. After a working hard (or hardly working) at the farm yesterday, today’s fun day at Monkey Hut in the Laguna de Apoyo was a much appreciated break.
We had another early one today, with everyone rolling out of bed at 5 in the morning to head over to our destinations for the day, first the city of Catarina, then the Laguna de Apoyo. The three hour bus ride gave everyone a much needed chance to catch up on the sleep they missed out on with such an early wake up call (sorry y’all, not my choice.)
We made our way to Catarina around ten and headed right on over to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Laguna de Apoyo. Catarina, known for its sweet view and excessive souvenirs, gave us a nice opportunity to stretch out our legs and haggle over everything from t-shirts to hammocks. We only stayed for a cool minute, as we had a jam packed day of swimming (and maybe some bruises) ahead of us at Monkey Hut.
Upon arrival, we ran into another delegation from Granada; as it happened, they swooped all of the life jackets before we got there, so we “patiently” waited for our resident firefighters and protectors of the day to hit us up with some more. During that brief intermission, we headed over to the bar and ran up the tab (non-alcoholic, of course, don’t freak out mom.) After about half an hour, we were able to head on down to the water. After lunch, we had about three hours more to go wild in the water before it was time to start packing up again to head out. Despite the collective experiences of being dive tackled by firefighters, slipping (or being pushed) off of our little floating barge, and mad dashes to swipe a hammock before someone else did, today was an unforgettable day for E1C — definitely a highlight in the grand scheme of things.
At four, we were all aboard the bus and bounding back to Esteli. Three hours and some breathe taking views later, we rolled back to Hotel Chico and practically fell asleep on our plates (just as I’m about to on this laptop right now..)
That’s it for today folks! Check in again tomorrow for more tales of our adventure.
Gotta blast,
Quincey Caldwell
Fabulous recap and Suzanna I am so glad you finally made it to a bar (virgin Pina Coladas of course). I am so glad you all got a vacation day you deserve it so much!! It is early (not 5am like you brave people) so my crazy love for you is probably badly written since I am sleepy and supposed to be getting ready for work, but I love you my Sue!!!! Hello to all the rest of you, you feel like family even though we’ve never met!! You’ll be home in less than a week yahoo! Your day Monkey Hutting looks spectacular!
Hi Glimpers,
It looks like you guys had lots of FUN! My lil booshers Gripy you look so happy and that you are enjoying every bit of it. I don’t know if you remember when tia Mercedes, Chris and I took you to Catalina…where we bought the Nicaragua Jersey’s and you took a pic with the goat and the horse (Lol). I cant wait to hear from all of your Adventures when you get home. I miss you and can’t wait to see you. How are you feeling from your throat? I hope you feel better soon. Everyone says Hi and misses you. Love ya my lil chicken booger ?????? (mamá, gegi and otis)
Thank you global glimpse for each picture.
Hello Sandra.
We feel happy to know that you pass a good time. I can’t wait to see you and see all those beautiful pictures that you had taken.Cassie look for you everyday and every one mises you.(mom,dad and Andres.☺)
Hey Glimpsers! Hi Justene! (nice pic of you) It’s officially count down time for us at home. We look forward to the daily recaps, and the pics, but it’s time for ya’ll to come home. Hope you get at least one more Fun Day between now and departure. Love ya Justene…Love, Lynn (and Mom)
Sounds like a you all had a really great time! So glad you got a life jacket and stuck to the non-alcoholic drinks Q! Your puppy is doing great (outside of a fall into the hot tub–he wanted to say “hi” to Jack & didn’t realize the cover was off 🙂 So he’s all clean & waiting for your return. Can’t wait to hear more about your adventures! Love you & see you soon! Mom
Ahhh, that’s the Erich I know. Good to see you managed to get some relaxing in.
Catiana– the country is going crazy for the new Harry Potter book. Sorry you had to miss the midnight release….but I’m soaking in the fandom mania on your behalf. Never thought I’d get to live through this excitement again! Other than that, sounds like you’re living the better life right now. Hope you’re taking a million photos!
Hey Javi!
We are at the Chun’s … They missed you and say Hi to you.
We are driving back to the coast tomorrow and stay there until Saturday. We go back to Hayward that same day.
We also saw Karl and Gaby and they also say Hi to you.
We can tell you are having a good time, learning a lot too.
We love you very much…but J loves you even more ?
Mama, papa, Seth, Josue y Marcos
Hi guys sounds like another amazing day. It looks like some much needed fun. Hey ladybug no swimming for you? ??
Justene,
WOW LOVED THE CLOSE UPS OF SOME OF YOU , I THING THAT THERE SHOULD BE CLOSE UPS OF ALL THE STUDENTS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!
anyways glad you guys are having the most fun i totally wish i was there too .are the shops expensive? or normal prices ? Richard Burton said to say HI and he loves you. everyone at the church is asking about you they love you and miss you. can’t wait to see you. counting down every single day love you mom