Hello everyone, Katia and Joseph here! Updating you guys on our daily adventures here in Nicaragua.
Today we woke up at 7:00 in the morning. Once everyone got ready we gathered ourselves, then headed to Imabite to start our day with a delicious breakfast of Huevos Rancheros and Gallo Pinto, with a refreshing tropical drink. Once we finished our meals we headed to La Estación Market to begin our eye opening day as a local. Once we got to the market we were split into groups of two to help out local vendors to sell various clothing items. With everyone’s unique personalities and special talents we were able to provide additional help as well as the ability to create relationships with local Nicaragüenses. Some examples included glimpsers using their voice to attract customers while others used their sense of humor.
After spending time attracting customers we received a lunch delivery from our favorite place, Imabite! When receiving our lunches we received additional meals to share with our bosses of the day. After living this eye opening experience we returned back to our hostel with new perspectives on life.
Once arriving at the hostal, we hosted one of the members of Barriletes, our partner organization that we are doing our CAP (Community Action Project) with. We had a presentation where the glimpsers got to present their amazing ideas and have the opportunity to ask questions. Once the representative of Barriletes approved our plans, we got the green light to start putting our visions into place. After the CAP presentation we had free time- while many glimpsers went to the internet cafe to talk to their loved ones, others used this time to explore on their own what Leon has to offer. This included shopping for souvenirs and going to an animal shelter.
After we arrived home from free day everyone began to get prepared for the most memorable event of the day- going out to dinner at Cocinarte, a vegetarian restaurant. With everyone leaving the hostel wearing a dress the fun began! There was laughter and happiness in the air- we knew that tonight was going to be a good time. Once arriving at Cocinarte we were welcomed by generosity, the room was lit by candles and upbeat music. The food arrived and it was something amazing! We had a choice between vegetarian Nicaraguan tacos and a vegetarian pita pizza, with our choice of drink. Throughout dinner, there was laughter and conversations. At the end of our dinner, our beloved global glimpse staff presented us with prizes. The prizes were given due to the outstanding work done during our work day at the market. This included most sales, most flexible, best strategy, and most enthusiastic. The night ended with us even closer than before.
Unfortunately we are having technical difficulties and are unable to upload photos tonight but look forward to some good shot tomorrow!
I’m still missing you Livie! Think of you every day alllllllll day! Hope to see pictures of you on here soon! Xoxox Counting down the days!
Orion , So great to finally heard your voice , I can’t remember when was the last time we have conversation in phone this long ?, Even though I having a very stressful week with the new shop but hearing your voice and knowing how much you learn and grow form your trip makes me more stronger and postive to face my problem here , can’t wait to see your cute dress pictures ???? lol…
Love !!!
Mom ??????
Hi Salina shikor, so happy to hear your voice yesterday. Hope you’re feeling better.keep drinking water. Enjoy your day.
Love,
Aida
Laurel says hope you guys are having fun!
It sounds like every day brings new understanding. What is your Community Action Project going to be?
What a day. Wish we had sound with the blogs, would love to hear the joy and laughter. Thank you once again for an excellent blog, good descriptions of the day. Tim, hope you ate taking pictures. Know you are experiencing something that you will never forget. How exciting. We send our love. Proud of you.
Hope our last reply went through. If not, so proud of you Tim and the entire group. Keep amiling!
Hi everyone im super happy you guys are having fun. Zoie I wanted to say I love you and miss you so much everyday. Also when you get back we might be getting a kitten. We love you so much and are so happy you are making new memories. Loooveee Lexie.
Wait, what…EVERYONE in a dress??? Really hoping there will be pictures soon 😉
What a cool experience to help in the marketplace! I bet you all are finding skills and qualities that you didn’t even know you possessed. We continue to be impressed with all that you are accomplishing.
Tim, we love you and we miss you terribly. We read these blogs together as a family though and we smile knowing you are doing well. Dad needs you to come home soon though as Colin has way too much energy for him to handle alone hahaha ;0
xoxo
Arriana *BonBon*, I know I keep saying it but reading what you get to do everyday is amazing!!!! So I read you got to shop for Souvenirs Mine better be in a bag wrapped up tight lol…ya nephew keeps thinking you are coming back everyday day to take him to the movies, he wakes up today like mommy is auntie arri here yet?!?! We have to go to the movies now , idk what he’s talking abut tho ????! Love and miss you lots…I hope you get to CALL US soon!!!! Call my phone lol #selfish I’ll click mommy in lol!???
What a great expierence working like a local. I’m thrilled to learn more about the CAP you all have selected. I can’t wait to see pictures of you in your dresses!
Haley – Fat Maddie’s will be waiting for you 🙂 Update: Celebrated Sabrina’s birthday with dinner last week and celebrating Juliette’s birthday BBQ today. Still working on that gym membership lol
We all miss you soooo much!!
xo,
Amanda
Just wanted to say I miss my little girl! Thinking about you always. Love you!
Hi Arri, How did you enjoy your vegetarian dinner? Hope the weather is good. Hope your receiving messages lol. See you soon……
-Licia
Tati, would’ve loved to see you en el mercado you were probably saying something like “Mira,Mira, Mira esto aquí ! Lol Your dad says you have to try jocotes con sal & quesillo before you leave !
Missing you more & more everyday even missing you annoying me !
Love you , Mom ❤️
Tati, would’ve loved to see you en el mercado you were probably saying something like “Mira,Mira, Mira esto aquí ! Lol Your dad says you have to try jocotes con sal & quesillo before you leave !
Missing you more & more everyday even missing you annoying me !
Love you , Mom ❤️
Dania,
Good to hear your voice today.
Take care of your health and drink plenty of water.
Love you