This is Matthew, again, your trusted GG Leader and designated leadership coach. This will likely be the last post I will be typing myself, as El Lider Del Dia (the Student Leader of the Day) will be writing the blogs in the future.
With today being “Culture Day”, we started off with an academic seminar after breakfast processing the idea of what culture means and how culture is perceived in Nicaragua and in the U.S.A. The students brought strong and critical perspectives; they must have been prepared well by their school site coordinators. Following breakfast, the group took a trip to San Ramon Mujeres de Plomo, which is a local organization that makes jewelry out of seeds and recycled materials. A workshop was lead, allowing students to make their own versions of the jewelry made at San Ramon de Plomo. Right after, we went to Comedor Divine Niño to learn the art of preparing the traditional Nicaraguan cuisine, nacatamal. We were then treated by eating pre-prepared nacatamales; it would have been nice to eat our own products, but we would have had to wait 4 hours for them to be cooked.
After lunch, the group headed back to the hostel to begin preparing for English tutoring, which will start the evening of day 4. Students appeared anxious and excited to begin tutoring locals English.
The group was told that we would be having a dance class after the English tutoring seminar, but I think we were all surprised that it would be the aerobic exercise that it turned out to be. The dance instructor guided the students in zumba and traditional cultural dances. As a GG leader, I was more than impressed and amazed at how quickly the students delved right into the dance class, without a wall flower to be found, needing to be persuaded to participate.
So far, the energy of the group has been amazing. Students have been very inclusive and have gotten to know each other very quickly. Parents and family members should be very proud of their students.
Hi Alexis, Another great day in Nicaragua, Don’t forget those Zumba moves so we can do a workout together! Love you NV
PS: Rocky has your Bieber blanket but surprisingly still in one piece, he just sleeps on it.
Christina learning how to dance?? What?? Haha, I hope you had a great time learning a traditional dance. Make sure to remember it, so you can show the squad. Since today is a Thursday, Kcon LA did their last artist announcement and …. Monsta X is coming!! I hope you’re excited because I am. Anyways, keep making amazing memories ^^
Wow, looks like you all had a busy day! I love seeing everyone dancing, including our Ryan! I am sure you all got a great workout with Zumba! Hope all of the students are enjoying themselves and learning a lot!
Ryan, we miss you so much! Can’t wait for you to return and tell us all about your adventures! Stay safe, have fun, and know that we love you and are so very proud of you!
Love,
Mom
I miss my class!! I also heard about the earthquake and hope that you are all okay! Stay safe please and have tons of fun.
Calvin Phung
Hi cal!! I miss you and hope you’re having a great trip. I’m taking the ACT this Saturday and don’t worry, I’ll remember to bring a pencil this time. Have an amazing time, enjoy everything. You deserve it 🙂
Vicky Quach
VICKY I miss you so much already! Come back so we can hang out with vivs and be wild childs heh. Have a great trip
Alexis “Beiber”
I messaged you yesterday and forgot you couldn’t reply. Well, I hope you have a great trip, I miss you!!! I also saw your boyfriend yesterday
Christian Bugara
Bestfriend!! I hope this is the right blog because you never told me what city, but I know the date. Have a fun, great trip. I miss you and Jay a lot a lot a lot
Marla Gonzalez
I was playing soccer with my dad and I wish you could be right there besides me playing too. I miss you, have fun and do great big things out there :’)
Christina Tran
Christina Ta is going to the senior beach trip tmr and I can’t imagine how much she would want you to go. Have a great trip!
Omg Calvin dancing? Sounds like you guys had fun 🙂
Hello Chi Na,
Dad,mom and me miss you
I hope you have fun and learn a lot at Nicaragua.
Your skittle sister
Chelsea
Culture Day sounds amazing! Looking forward to see improved cooking and dance skills 😉
P.S. Bryan, we sold your bed 🙂
Lexy, Rocky Misses you big time Almost as much as you mother and I! CAnt wait to hear all about your trip and what you have learned.
Love ya, Justin
Enjoying the blog post by the team leader and glimpsers. Marla and team seem to beabsolving and enjoying every minute of this amazing trip. Be safe! – Abby
Alyana we miss you very much and can’t wait to here all the great stories. Be safe and have fun.Love Mom