Well, we woke up with a delicious breakfast of eggs, bread and plantains, with a traditional drink of passion fruit. Being El Lider del dia meant that I would have to create an energizer, which is a game that will get everybody ready for the day. The groups cooperation was amazing with only having known eachother for a couple of days.
Afterwards, there was an academic seminar on Aid and Development, which included us reading different articles that brought up great points for a debate. That allowed us to express ourselves with ideas on the topic. We then had a trip to Casa de la Sonrisas (Smiles Coffee), where we had an inspirational speech from Tio Antonio. He talked about the journey he had which caused him to move to Nicaragua, and later on staying here to make a big difference. He eventually opened up a cafe that makes hammocks and serves food by the deaf and blind.
There was another trip to Casa de Las Botellas, House of Bottles, which is a home for performers like jugglers, acrobats, and stilt walkers. We participated in activities that were really challenging and really thrilling. Carla, our Site Manager, surprised us with a Salsa Dance activity led by young students at the after school program, Carla Feliz. We then got the opportunity to go home, shower, and change for dinner at La Favorita.
After dinner, we got the opportunity to see a fire show by some other performers who were staying at la Casa de la Botellas. The performance was really exhilarating and the performers were very skilled at juggling batons on fire. We finished the night with our nightly meeting and got to show big Love and appreciation for the people we met, and eachother.
All of the places we visited included the main ideas of Aid and Development. For example, La Casa de las Sonrisas gave many Nicaraguan Children with disabilities and who were at risk a place to learn a skill, join a family, and have a safe home. Also, La Casa de la Botellas was created by a 10 youth who were looking to improve their environment, as well as their home lives. These young men and women came to become a family. The house was built using plastic bottles, solar panels, and other sustainable materials to help those living inside. One of the things we discussed in our meeting was the importance of doing proper research and communication about what aid is necessary. Dumping money or things that people don’t really need won’t help the people of these impoverished nations to develop sustainable and long lasting practices. Overall, we got a great glimpse at how regular people are making a difference in their communities by creating sustainable projects that allow the people of the community to learn, grow, and work. Off to bed, will be an early day tomorrow shadowing students at the local school!
Please leave us some comments!
Hairam
P.S.-Hi Mami, it’s good here and thank you for the comment. Lots of love <3
7/27/16 6:40 am {NYC}
Hello to all, Hairam, I love the way you spoke about how your day’s event went seem like you all are learning so much and having fun. I’m so happy to see pictures and just knowing that you all are okay, this is one experience that will never be forgotten and you all will forever remember this journey. Being exposed to a new way of living will give you insight on life in general and you all will come hope with a new appreciation of so much that you have taken in I can’t express how wonderful it is that you can experience what your doing and will be able to remember it for a life time. Peace be with you all take lots of pictures.
Ny’Rayah I love you always I haven’t really done much while you been away, Nana been staying here with Charles and I since Monday. Lele and I let William skate down fordham Road, go in a few stores and let him play in the park for two hours yesterday.
Love always your Family!!!!!!
P.S Rayah hope your taking personal pictures as well on our camera !!!!!
Hi Diana, You seem to be learning a lot about culture and about how to make a difference in their lives and communities. I’m so glad you decided to go on this journey, full of new experiences. I’m very proud of you and the decisions you make as a young lady. You have such a great heart and courage. I’m sure when you come home, you will have lots to talk about. God Bless the leaders and students that are with you in this journey. I’m looking forward to hearing from you on Saturday. Take care, luv mom!
looks like you’re having a lot of fun Karel!!
Good morning! Although I don’t know you personally, I wait to hear updates from you all. I’m Ny’Rayah’s cousin. It sounds like you all are having an amazing time. I wish I had this opportunity when I was a kid. And I’ll definitely be looking into it for my children. Enjoy your time there. Who knows, one or all of you could return to continue to aid in the development of Nicaragua. Thank you so much for including pictures as well. You all are missed!!
Rayah boo!!!!! We miss you. Glad we got to see your face! ???? Have fun. And don’t forget to take your medicine. ? Azaria saiys she hopes your having fun & she misses you. Will is still sleep but you know he & Tianna love you too. They both asked your mom for you. Lol.
Oh look at my Beth! keep having fun & learning, my darling XOXO
We love you Hairam .your madrina olga said to have a good time. we all miss you but Madelyn and Cristian keep asking about you. Hugs and Kisses .
Hey hairam I see you are having lots of fun, enjoy this experience. I know you can teach us a few things when you get back. ?
Good Afternoon,
What an amazing opportunity today students have been given, hope you all bring home what you have been taught so that you can teach others what you learned during this experience.
Ny’Rayah I love and miss you !
Love Nana-Nana
Looks like another fun-filled learning day!
Being able to interact and learn from the locals is something no “turistas” can do. and that’s priceless. Each and everyone of you are acquiring real world exposure that 99 percent of the planet will never do in their lifetimes. What a truly unique experience.
Love looking at the photos and seeing each of your smiling faces, that says it all! Everyone looks sincerely happy.
Morgan, hope you’re coping with the new foods. No doubt it has to be a bit different than Grandma’s home made Italian 🙂
XO
Mom & Kenny
Morgan, what a wonderful way to follow you on your “excellent adventure”. A trip like this is priceless. Be safe and look forward to seeing more on this blog. Love you lots, Aunt Helene & Uncle Bick
Where is my girl Vanessa? Hope she’s okay and is harina fun. WE MISS HER
CIAO
GIRLLL I KNOWWW YOU MIZZ METE. BACK OFF BACK OFF AND GET OUT MY FACE!! ~ YOUR BFF
ALSO BELLA MISSES YOU, BUT JUST A BIT
Hey Vanessa Balbuena is great! But she is actually in Esteli 2 . Please post there and there is a picture up of her.
Hey Rell and everyone , it looks as if this is becoming an experience that you will cherish for the rest of your lives and hopeful you will get an understanding of how easily we forget to appreciate what we have and what we are given and not take the simple things in life for granted. Enjoy guys.
Uff… what a day full of activities. Disability is not impediment for working and learning skills to succeed in life, that was a clear example of it. It most have been a good experience to be able to see this in action as one can appreciate it more. And I shear the idea of giving the communitis the tools to improve their way of life. Get rest every one, another long day awaits you.