Happy Fun Day!!!! We started the day off waking up at 6 am but the Leaders del Dia (LDD’s) had to wake up a half hour earlier. Since it was a fun day, some of the Glimpsers stayed up a little late the previous night. We were able to seye the tired looks on their faces the next morning.
We started our walk towards Imabete Comedor at around 7am. We were greeted by warm plates of gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, a tortilla, assorted fruits, and the daily juice special. After breakfast, we were escorted by the Quetzal Trekkers who took us on our journey up Cerro Negro.
Before we left for Cerro Negro for our hike and volcano boarding, Peter my partner in crime for the LDD (Lider Del Dia) felt too sick to go on the trip. This meant that I (Jeremiah) had to take more of a leadership role.
So after breakfast, we went back to the hostel to meet up with the Quetzal Trekkers (our tour guides for Cerro Negro).and this is where my day as a leader began. It was a disappointment that Peter wasn’t able to go to Cerro Negro with us, but we all know that his health is more important than one fun day. We missed having Peter with us on the fun day, But, my roommate Eddy and I tried to make it up to him by giving him some volcano rocks and telling him about the adventure.
The bus ride to the Cerro Negro was between 45 minutes to an hour. We had one stop to the National Park visitors’ center to sign in letting them know that we were about to hike up Cerro Negro and board down it. On the way to the volcano there were many bumps on the road messing with people trying to catch up on sleep. After signing in we were all in shock thinking that we are about to hike up and board down a volcano.
At Cerro Negro we see other groups of people taking pictures and getting ready to climb up the volcano. We are instructed by one of the Quetzal Trekkers tour guides about our journey to the volcano and its history. We were informed that since the volcano is active ,in about 5 years Cerro Negro might erupt and there will be no more volcano boarding. On the lowest level of the volcano, we are learning about the supplies needed for out hike. We have a bag with a jumpsuit, gloves, goggles and a two liter bottle of water. With this we are carrying our board during the hike up.
I reminded everyone to drink water before we leave, then we start our journey up Cerro Negro. After about ten minutes we have our first break. One of the Quetzal Trekkers is in the front and one is in the back. As I walk to the stopping point for the first break, I could hear everyone talking about how tired they are or how out of shape they are. It’s funny because me and Naas (we both play basketball) are in front with the one Quetzal Trekkers. We turn around and see a huge gap and people are saying slow down.
After the first break, we continue the hike and it is the most difficult because of how steep it is. Going up the Cerro Negro came with seeing some of amazing views. Next, we get to the second break point and all of us see people at the top of the volcano. Everyone is amazed but shocked that we will be up there and boarding down. Continuing the hike, we can see the end and we are all so happy. When at the top we put our bags on the ground and walk to see the center of the volcano. It came with some amazing pictures. As we walk to our bags it starts to rain.
None of us prepared for the rain. So we get into our jump suits and the safety gear to get ready for boarding down the volcano. Before we take pictures of each other in these ugly jump suits lol. We get instructions about the do’s and dont’s for volcano boarding. Then we start!!
I was the third person to go down the volcano. My experience was fun, but the ending was a little rough. I took a tumble at the end because of the chord breaking. But overall the time at the volcano was amazing. We were able to go down a volcano . It’s like we did the impossible! This is definitely a day I will never forget.
Next up, out first day for CAP 1. Bailey and Simone will be the LDD’s for tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Jeremiah and Peter
Wow! Your volcano day sounds like such a fun adventure!
Nicole, As you spent the day on Cerro Negro, we spent our day in El Cerrito. ? We had a BBQ at Papa T’s and Grandma Freida’s house to celebrate Father’s Day. Good luck on your CAP project!
??Love and hugs, Mom, Dad, Alex and Molly
What an amazing adventure! The pictures are so nice. It was an extremely hot day in the Bay Area. Naasir, I really think the glass top on the patio table shattered to pieces due to the intense heat. Thank God no one was sitting on the sundeck. If you were here, your grandfather would be calling on you to help with the clean-up. Lol I love you! Everyone, be safe and may the great experiences continue.
Jeremiah, sounds like you had such a unforgettable adventure being LLD and volcano boarding!!! I am excited to hear more about it and see pictures.
We went out for sushi for Father’s Day dinner with Papa, Lala, Uncle John, Auntie Ann & Ella. It was very hot in the Bay Area but I’m sure it’s not as hot as where you are. Keep hydrated and continue to help out each other out. Continue to grow, learn and making amazing memories.
Love you,
? Mom
BTW, was this hike same as Mission peak or worse?
-Mom
Boarding down a volcano! I want to do that!! Sounds awesome Nicole. Anyone take a video?
Can’t wait to see y Saturday night late!
Love Dad
Wow! What an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing the story, and all of the wonderful pictures. Kay, looking forward to especially hearing about this. Hope you are well. And write these adventures down, so you can look back, and have fond memories of this trip in the future.
You are blessed! Love you!
Mom
How cool!!!! Hiking on a volcano sounds super fun.
Sister why are you always hiding in the pictures your always in the back. Lol
Girl I need you I cant wait till you back!!!!!!! Last night was horrible, it was 111° and the AC broke down and we were dying.. We didnt get no sleep. Dad was kind of sad beacause yesturday was father day and only I was there. He missed all of you. Elias left to LA with yadi and them.. Mom said its hot there too. That must really suck!!!
Im glad you’ll soon see mom. Can’t wait yo have you back home.. Love you very much !!!!!!!
To: Jocabed
From: Nina
Your trip sounds incredible. So glad you got to go. can’t wait to see more photos when you get home.
What a great day to go out to nature to climb up a volcano, not everyone can say that they adventure up a volcano and even though you guys where tied you still keep that big smile in the pics. And by seeing the pics of the volcano the name is perfect El cerro negro, Eduardo I’m so happy to see you in the pics that tells me that you are feeling better, you know every picture of you mom download it and keep it in her phone, she always saying she misses you but when she see your pics she says “O” but he looks so happy. me I just glad for the memory’s and experience that been given to you. Take care and have lots of fun with your new friends. Love Dad.
Hola mami. Estoy sorprendida, me imagino que tuvieron un interesante y emocionante de dia, algo diferente para todo el grupo y cuidate hermosa mucho y aprende pues todo esto te ayudara a crecer interiomente. Hoy es el degundo dia super caliente, tu hermano esta pasando el dia en la alberca con Jazmin y compania. Te quiero chiquita y te estrano. Tu mama
Hi Katie,
I can’t wait to see the photos of the volcano and the boarding. (I hope you took some.)
Love you and hope you are staying healthy and having fun.
Hugs,
Mom
Hi Simone!
How was your volcano boarding experience? OMG…I can’t believe you all did that…that’s crazy!
Lolo spent all day of Fathers Day with us at Sherman. We took him to B Street to watch The Mummy. Buffalo Bill’s was giving out free 12 oz beers to fathers and your Lolo chugged his beer down in like 3 minutes!
Which US state has the smallest soft drinks?
MINISODA ???
We love you, Simone! ❤️
Love,
Mom
Hi Peter,
Hope you are feeling much better today! Although you missed the hike at Cerro Negro , your wonderful team members represented you and I’m sure they filled you in when they got back. I’m so proud of the good work you are all doing in making a difference in the communities. Love you so much!
Mom
Hey Naas,
Wow! You are having quite the adventure of a lifetime. You did what today? Not only did you get to see a volcano up close and look down the center… you also did volcano boarding??? That’s incredible. I can’t wait to hear about this when you get back. Continue to be safe and enjoy every moment of every day. I miss you and love you.
Tamara
I am glad the group had an exciting experience at the Volcanoes. I wish I could have been there to see that site. But I also would have been a little concern if it was going to erupted earlier than predicted. You kids are enjoying an experience that I know you will all treasure and look at this as one of the best of times in your life.
Hi Kaylyn!
So good to see your happy face in all the pictures! Mary is smiling just as big in hers! Can’t wait to hear all about the trip when you return . I have a loaf of sweet bread with your name on it! See you soon! Barbie