At six am we began the day off to a rough start waking late, leading to a thrown off schedule. We had a quick nutritious breakfast consisting of pancakes, watermelon, and pineapple finished with an authentic strawberry-lime horchata. After breakfast, we jumped on the bus to Juan Venado. At 8:06 am we arrived at the desolate beach front, where we were met by the lifeguards. We walked to the boats, sand squeezing into our shoes with every step. After splitting into three groups, we went on a boat through a channel at 8:32 am. Mangroves flanked our sides as we sped towards the beautiful isolated beach. The tour guide pointed out native trees, birds, and spiders along the channel. We learned three different types of mangroves and how they dropped seeds into the dirt to grow more trees.
The sun’s rays shine through the clouds onto the sand reflecting glimmering shards of light in every direction. The salty smell consumed the air, as we trudged through the scorching sand. At 9:10, we finally arrived at the breathtaking beach. It was fun to jump in the refreshing waves and cool off. The constant UV rays forced everyone to put layers of sunscreen on while swarms of mosquitos made the place smell like bug spray. Many glimpsers walked along the beach in search of pretty sea shells to take home as souvenirs. At 11:24 am we headed back to the boats tired and hungry.
We sat down to eat lunch at parquet de oro where we had chicken fingers, pasta, and fish. The LDDs’ for the next day met with the GGLs’ while the rest of the glimpsers played pool and ate ice cream. During the mental warm-up, the weather changed from hot to pouring rain in five minutes ending the meeting early. Everyone ran to the bus that took us to Taller Xuchialt.
At 1:32. we arrived at Taller so we could learn the Sutiaba tradition of sawdust carpets. Our instructor Alan showed us the technique to the art. Together, the group created a beautiful blanket of color with handprints, letters and flags. The main caption written in the sawdust was “Tuani 17.” Tuan, our team name, meaning awesome. The sawdust project, for us, represents the bridge connection of culture from Leon to America.
We came back to the hostel at around four and took a good twenty minute break. Afterwards we sat eagerly for our English tutoring prep, where we learned how to teach a class and manage it. It was utterly amazing and wicked to see the perspective of the teacher for once. The helpful tricks and tips from Matthew and Kiki shaped our lesson plans for the next day.
Kiki and Summer picked up dinner for us which was nice because everyone was exhausted from the beach. The last meal of the day went by quick because we had to start the nightly meeting. We summarized the day and passed on the torch to Diana and Chelsea. Best of luck to them tomorrow and goodnight.
Oh my, that sounds like a full day for all you Glimpsers! Keep that mosquito repellent close and handy!
Another busy and interesting day for you guys. Awesome art work you guys created. Hi Javier Sending our love!!! ❤️
Happy to see all your bright smiling faces today. Thank you Oscar and Eric for sharing the highlights of the day. Good night!
We miss you Brian!
Sounds like a fun and busy day. We love you, Jess. Miss you!
That art piece you guys made looks amazing! Thank you for the detailed description of the day. We can’t wait for tomorrow to learn about your new adventures. Rachel, we miss you and wish you good luck teaching 🙂
Thank you Oscar and Eric for a very descriptive blog of the day. Sounds like it was a fun but busy day. The carpet looks gorgeous, I’m amazed at the artistic talent of the group (just hoping the pix can be a little larger so we can see better 😉
VL – Hope you’re having a grand time. Please don’t forget your med, the repellent and sunscreen. Love you!
definitely sounds like eric wrote some parts…
definitely sounds like eric wrote some parts… hope your having a fun time
A most excellent post to go with an equally excellent day. Great post. Made me wish I was there with all of you (minus the mosquitoes).
What an awesome day – fun, food, and education! Best of adventures to Rachel B. and all the Glimpsers!
WOOO, ha…… excited, inspired.
Diana we love u❤️ Have fun and stay safe!
Oscar, I see you got the hang of the watch. Eric and Oscar, loved the details of the day for us back at home. Keep the blog entries coming, gang.
Wow Loren !! So cool. Hope you’re having fun. I’ve been so bored can’t wait until you come back!!
Ps.. told you not to straighten your hair 🙂
Hiiii Loren I miss you !!!
Loren Hope you have a wonderful day mom is here waiting for your call , uziel said hi .