Hey guys, Salina here!
Today was our first free day here in Leon. We started off the day nice and late, waking up 8:30 am. We quickly went to Imabite for some delicious breakfast, where we enjoyed granola with yogurt. From there we went back to the hostel where most of us dispersed into groups to start our free time. We got about 4 hours of free time, in which most of us explored the city, went shopping, visited the internet cafe, and also tried some new foods.
One of the most frequently visited places by glimpsers was the central park shopping scene. Here we had the chance to buy souvenirs for our loved ones and looked more in depth into the cultural aspect of Nicaragua. We saw many Nicaraguan businesses, children selling street food, and even people supporting the Sandistas during a gathering. We witnesses the cultural support of the people through face painting and waiving banners and flags. In one of the shops the people were sewing garments right before our eyes. Some of our Spanish speaking glimpsers were able to bargain with street vendors for better prices. Visiting this market was an eye opening experience because of the wonderful exposure to culture.
After our free time we had dinner and headed over at the local student center where we began our English Tutoring session. We had a great time teaching our students and enjoyed some cake that yesterday’s leader, Zoie made with other glimpsers. Because of the Nicaraguan culture, some students went out and bought soda, which is commonly eaten with cake. We had our soda poured into bags which we drank from. This was a fun way to involve ourselves in the culture and connect with our students.
As we were walking back from our English tutoring classes, the lights went out throughout Leon. This was a beautiful experience because the people in the streets joined together with flashlights and candles. Back at the hostel we started out our nightly meeting with candles lit and stories of our exciting day being shared. From here I passed the torch to my fellow glimpser, Matthew who taught us how to “dab” and shared his love for music. I can’t wait for tomorrow, when we will learn about global business.
Ayesha love your outfit today! Have fun be safe can’t wait to see you when I get back..also thanks for the shirt :)))
Miss you Salina, Great to hear your perspective It is very important to learn about different cultures, beautiful experience. i wish i was there.When you said the light went out, it reminds me visiting in Eritrea. Hope you are writing daily journal & taking pictures. Make sure to drink water.
Love and miss,
Mom,Dad and your brother.
Olivia,
It was so good to hear from you today! You looked so happy! ❤ Hopefully your off day left you refreshed and ready to start again. I miss you every day, yesterday I went to Target after work and no one wanted to come with me lol I miss my side kick! Hope you’re having a blast!
Love,
Mom
Sounds like a great day learning about the people of the area and communicating with them. Wish I were there Tim. Your folks called and with excitement told us that you phoned. What a thrill. So glad to hear of your adventures, knew you would enjoy and be confident in what you are doing. Love you.
Orion, sWow sound like a fun learning day for you , mom were hope to get your phone but you must busy explore around and of course filming too, can’t wait to see all you pictures and videos when you get back , every morning the frist thing I wake up is to go on the blog to see what excitement you all doing there, today I got to see your happy smile ? . Love you ! miss you ! ….. Call again when you get a chance ? — mom
Did you make cake as your part of sharing what you like to do Zoie? It sounds like it was fun to share the cake with the English students, especially when they went out and bought soda to drink with it. I love how it sounds like you guys are really connecting with the people there. I miss you terribly, but at the same time am proud of you for being adventurous to go on this trip and open yourself up to everything.
The Secret Life of Pets opens up this weekend. I can’t wait for you to get back so we can see it together. Your sister doesn’t seem to want to see it 🙁 She is busy packing for bible camp, she leaves on Sunday. Dad and I have been pretty chill at night lately, but I think I am going to start playing a new video game this weekend. It’s the caveman one that we tried with Auntie April & Jim, Far Cry Primal. At least there won’t be as many crazy weapons to shoot up chairs with! ha haaa. XOXOXO – Momma
Tim it was SO good to hear your voice!! Thank you for calling! You made your sisters day when you wished her a happy birthday. We are just so proud of you and so thrilled you are doing well and having all these unique experiences! We read these blogs together as a family and it always makes us smile! Can’t wait for the next one.
Keep it up son, you’re doing great!
Hello Dania
Looks like you enjoyed your free shopping day.
We are so proud of you learning about Nicaraguan culture. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Tomorrow evening we will be leaving for New York City. If possible call on my cellphone. We miss you a lot.
Love you,
Mom and dad
Admin, Dania just called us on this number will you pease delete the phone number in the comment section.
Thanks you
Done.
I am happy You guys had good relaxing n fun morning .. Love your blogs .. Enjoy to the fullest .. Love you Ayesha .. When ever you get time on free day please buy tshirts for Aayush , he is been bugging me so much to tell you that he wants tshirts ..
Arriana *BonBon*!!! Omg it sounds like you are having an amazing time!!!! This is something you’ll always remember and I love the fact that you like to learn and explore new cultures and things, side note , moving day tomorrow ??????! Ya really gonna miss tho hilarious event tho I’m kinda mad cause you know we be having the best hokes together ! Any ways we love and miss you ! Keep enjoying the time you are spending down there!!! ?????
Love always the best big sister in the world Shauna lol, and you won’t believe how big Mia got arri !!!!
Hi Emma,
I was so nice to hear your voice again. Mom told me that you guys FaceTimed…. little jealous…..
but happy the hear that.
Love you
dad
hi Salina shikor, keep reading over & over
again your well written, Day8-Free Day post. We all proud of you and love you. Your dad also miss you a lot. Enjoy the delicious food, glimpse friends and
Nicaragua friends. This is extraordinary experience ? Have safe and fan time.
Love and miss❤ mamma.
Sounds like you all had a great free day ! Tati so glad I got to see your face it feels like it’s been forever!
Hope you enjoyed Kai Kai & Shelly’s message ❤️ Love you ❤️ Mom
Hi Annie. I hope you enjoyed your free day. We did another one of those painting classes so we have a nice painting for you. We’re all anxious to see you and hear about your trip. Malia leaves Sunday for band camp so the house will be down to just me papa and ally – oh and of course the little one – the noisiest one in the family. Love you and hope to get another call soon. I miss you!!! Nana
Zoie, looks like you are having an awesome time. I hope you had a fun free day. It is way too quiet here without you, and will just be weird when Lexie heads off to camp. Hope you get a chance to call us sometime soon. We miss you!