Hi everyone, I’m Elly Walker, one of the leaders for this Global Glimpse trip. I’m blogging today, but you can expect to hear from the students in a few days!
Today was another hot and humid day in Leon, but regardless, there were many smiles and lots of laughs coming from the students. They’re bonding, making new friends, and enjoying this time together.
We started off the morning with an academic seminar discussing the history and politics of Nicaragua. We then took a walking tour around Leon – we were able to walk to the top of Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion for an incredible view of the city. Around noon the plaza was bustling with locals and students out of school for the day. Leon is crisscrossed with narrow streets lined with colorful adobe walls and constant sounds of horns, the rut-tuh-tuh of motorcycles, and excited voices of 22 students!
Later in the day we heard from a guest speaker who was a Revolutionary Fighter in Nicaraguan military. He shared his story and how the corruption of Nicaraguan politics has shaped him today. One takeaway from his presentation was on the strength it took him to reconcile in peace by not reconciling at all – a very powerful lesson everyone appreciated hearing.
Hey Glimpsers!
I’m so glad to hear that all of you are beginning to step out of your comfort zones by making new friends. I know this because I was just in Matagalpa with my M2A delegation just a few weeks ago. Trust me, this trip will challenge you in many ways, but also be an eye opener. And as for Elizabeth Ly! Can’t wait to hear your stories like how I told you mine. Also, our snapchat streak is ending SMH. Have fun learning a new culture!
I’m so excited to read about what you guys have been doing, and everything you are seeing! Have a wonderful time. Looking forward to reading about your next adventure. Natalie, I bumped into Gabby (the one from your pre-calc class) when I went to Dana’s Party Planet for Nathan’s birthday stuff. She says hi. Also your cactus bloomed. Beautiful! I took a picture and will show you when you get back. We’ll miss you during Nathan’s birthday, cake this year is a Boston chocolate cream cake. If it’s good, we’ll save you a piece. Sending mucho mucho love! Stay cool! We love you!
Mommy,daddy, Nathan and Olive
Sounds like a great start to this trip! And what a profound lesson from the guest speaker–there is so much to be learned from others and their experiences. Looking forward to hearing about the new developments in the days ahead!
Sophia!
It looks hot there but really beautiful. You’ll have to tell me and tio about the guest speaker. Hope you remember his name.
Miss you but I know you will be learning a lot.
Love mom
My message disappeared. Sorry if this ends up being a duplicate.
It looks hot but very beautiful at top of church.
You’ll have to tell tio and me about the guest speaker. I hope you remember his name.
Miss you but know you will be learning a lot!
Love you
Mom
Dear Urvaksh (Kush),
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday in beautiful Leon! I hope you had a wonderful day and are enjoying your stay there. Mamma, didi, dadi, nani, nanu, your uncles, aunts and cousins join in wishing you a happy birthday and a day full of blessings. We are missing you here on your special day!
Lots of love,
Dad
Hello everyone, sounds like a great day. The weather looks beautiful. Michael remember to take pictures. Love Mom
Hi Kush,
Happy 17th birthday!!! Wish I was there to celebrate it with you, but hopefully you’re still having a fun birthday. IMY and I can’t wait to hear about your trip. ?
(I caught you 2 Sandshrews, Primeape, and Venonat yesterday (the 21st). You also now have 40 pokeballs. ? )
Hi Kush! Happy Birthday to my baby brother (is this message embarrassing enough?) who is twice my height! Happy travels from Burkina Faso or as they say, bonne route! Love you, Didi
My messages keep disappearing! I left 2 yesterday to tell you that it looks hot but beautiful there!
I hope you wrote down the name of the guest speaker. Tio will want to know all about it.
Love you
Mom
Hello Leon delegation! The photos of Leon look charming, I expected darker colors not the gleaming white, it looks beautiful. Hoping for an amazing adventure for all of you.
Your leader, Elly is my daughter. I loved reading her post, but definitely looking forward to reading yours!
Hey Maria and Glimpsers! Leon is such a beautiful city that you guys are so lucky to explore. Kitty stay hydrated and everyone back home misses you including pupy, Ashton and Ally (the birds). Ps. Louis was great on America’s got talent!
Good evening special and glimpsers. Your probably already settling down for the evening so you may not get this message tonight.
Hope all are having a wonderful time. The pictures look amazing.
Love you special. We’re thinking of you every day.
Love mom
Hi Kali & Fellow Glimpsers & Leaders. So happy for all of you with this very special experience. Wishing you a wonderful time of exploration, learning and service. Stay healthy, safe and open to all the new sights, sounds, foods, people & culture of a new & different place. Looking forward to these daily blog posts. Sending our love….Mah-Mah, Auntie Amy, Uncle G, Tim & D
Hi Lincoln Global Glimpse Travelers. Glad to see that your trip has gotten underway in a fun and exciting way.
Kali, Grandma is doing much better and will probably go home next week. Everyone in your Hawaii family is cheering you on and is very proud of you.
Love,
Papa
Hey Mallie, Nancy, and Noel! I am writing this from SJ and was just looking at my album of pictures from the trip. Despite having my trip over a month ago, I still remember the day L1A toured the city and took pictures on the cathedral. Amazing times and great vibes. Enjoy your trip Mallie, be sure to make some bomb GoPro videos 🙂