Today was our first CAP Day (Community Action Project). Our mission was to plant trees and connect the Azuero dry rainforest, which had been damaged by slash-and-burn practices carried out by local farmers. We did a lot of interesting work. Although the sun was blazing on our backs and necks, we were driven by a larger purpose—one that made us feel part of something special.
Our day started bright and early at 5:00 a.m. We had breakfast on the bus to ensure we wouldn’t be late to the work site. After arriving at the site at 7:00 a.m., we followed the reforestation team volunteers into the forest. Reaching the site was challenging for some of us due to the steep hill. Despite the steep, hilly terrain, bugs, dirt, and plants with spikes, everyone did their best to plant as many saplings as possible. We are all very proud to be part of this important mission. Our goal was to plant 1,300 saplings; however, we only managed to plant 500. Despite this, we are motivated to reach our goal on the second day of the CAP project.
At 12:00 p.m., the reforestation team invited us to lunch, which consisted of arroz con guandules and pollo frito (rice with pigeon peas and fried chicken). After lunch, we returned to the hotel. Everyone showered away the fatigue from the long day and then enjoyed some leisure time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Some of us spent the rest of the day reading, journaling, bonding, or simply resting. We ended the evening with dinner, our nightly meeting, and some additional bonding time.
Day 8, another new skill. Can’t wait for you to tell me about everything you did. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4)
I love you. Animo✝️❤️!
Planting trees is an awesome idea guys!
And big shout out to whoever was helping my sister out 😭 awe bambs im so happy to see you getting dirty and being one with nature but especially for a good cause.
I LOVE YOUUUU AMBERRRR ❤️
Hi ilana and stella!!
This all looks so fun! It’s so sweet to be able to check in on you guys and see the pictures. Panama is clearly doing u right because you guys look so cuteee☀️
Much love!!
Milla💞
Who is y’all photographer!? Your pictures are always awesome!!!! I love reading your blogs and I’m proud of each of you!! Great work y’all.
Wow! Sounds like a rewarding day planting saplings. You should all be proud of yourselves. Hi Stella! ❤️
Awesome job everyone! Wow, planting trees restoring nature that’s wonderful 🙌😇😇💕miss you Brandon
everyone looks very happy, lianny, mommy loves you very much.
Annie G my mom misses you and is seeing your having a great time we all love uuu diabeto
Hi Logan Mommy & Daddy love & miss you. Everyone keep up the good work. We love the positive vibes you all give to each other especially when being leaders of the day. Yall have so much going on, it doesn’t even look like yall miss yall phones. Hugs & kisses Logan.
Love seeing these blogs everyday! Can’t wait to see you Adri and Sapa 💕
-Mom
Hey ilana🥰🥰
Your trip looks like a blast and it’s so cool that you’re planting trees! I’m glad you’re having fun even though I miss you! Love you SO MUCH and keep up the great work u are awesome 💞😎👏🏻🌻