WHAT UP! This is Amanda and Araceli today’s Vegetarian LDDs. Todays theme was Business and Working like a Local.
Today was quite eventful! We began the day with an early wake up time of 4:40am. We proceeded on a bus to La Garnacha (a local farm) to work like a local. We did many activities such as, milking cows and goats, beginning the coffee making process, helping cut weeds we then fed to the goats, and creating fertilizer from organic materials. Afterwards, we took a trip to Casa de Algería Cigars where we had the pleasure of witnessing the cigar making process and some glimpsers even got to experience constructing a cigar first hand. We also continued our lessons in teaching English to the Nica’s. We concluded the night by meeting with the representatives of Casa Materna and Ciudades Hermanas as well as the Minister of Health. During the meeting we presented our ideas surrounding the CAP Project and they all accepted our ideas with gratitude.
One of our main takeaways from today was the impact that small businesses had on the lives of the local community. Ralf and Maritza, the family that ran the Cigar Factory, prided themselves on paying the people 30-35% more than they would make at other surrounding factories. Although to Ralf and Maritza this sum of money was not large it helped to significantly impact the livelihoods of their workers and the farmers that supplied them both locally and globally. We also took away the fact that the locals really enjoyed their jobs even though it is a lot of time and energy. We are glad we got the experience of working with them and learning about their professions.
Sounds like another great day!. You guys are all so lucky. Miss and love ya K. Xoxoxoxo
Pictures please. Everyone here is waiting for you to hurry up and get home… Lol
Do you. Have fun. Embrace it.
Sounds like a very long day….4:40 wake up…wow!
Thanks for the recap. Love the pictures with the goats & cows! Love the group pictures as well..thanks
Love you David
Dad, MSue, Savannah & Gizmo
Celi It’s so cool that you got to be LDD on such a rewarding day! It looks like you are having a lot more fun than I am in SJ where is is about 100 degrees. Link day is tomorrow so it’ll be fun to spend the entire day with freshmen packed in our gym without AC… we also got our schedules today!! So now we are officially officially seniors at WG. miss you and Ayla and I’m really very excited to see your pictures. Much love, Katie
Hey norma you cutie patootie? hope you’re so well pookie. I’m back here in union city eating arroz con loche and flan con beans and torilla with a Starbucks in my hand and listing to my daily tunes. Im just thinking about you(frank ocean tease) I miss you so much and I can’t wait till you come back so I can give you a big juicy kiss. miss you chunti girl. xoxo stafon
Hey Amanda,
You and your friend Goatie make a nice couple. We are glad you had the chance to be one of the leaders for this day, because it seemed like you stayed very busy, had some fun, and learned a lot of new things. We are wondering about CAP projects and look forward to reading more about them. Thanks for the interesting blog and for the many pictures. The pictures really bring your experiences alive to us.
Much love from G and G.
Heeeyyyy sis!!!!!!! Today I did absolutely nothing but lay in bed and watch youtube, nothing new. Omg.. You will not believe it, I’m going to LA!!!! I literally just found out right now, I leave in like 4 hours! I’m going with Mari & Jorge, were going to Disneyland, then were going to visit Mariana!! I know how badly you’ve been wanting to go to Disneyland, I wish you were here! I hope you’re having fun though, make sure to call mom since I’m not gonna be here for the next couple of days, i have a feeling she’s gonna miss you so much more considering both of us are going to be gone, lol. I love you hun, continue to stay safe!!!! Xoxo, andrea
Araceli & Amanda-Thanks for the recap of the day’s activities. Judging from the photos, it looks like you really enjoyed the goats! And thanks for posting so many photos.
Ayla-So happy to see you with the camera! Can’t wait to see your story via photos. I’m going to the CCI graduation tomorrow; both Firefly and Salute are graduating! And Ruckus, Doreen, Rockwell, Pixel, and Feather are turning in. Looking forward to hearing about the CAP project that you will be working on. Cherish your last week in Nicaragua!
Woohoo for small businesses and yay for more pictures! Proud of all of you!
this seems so cool! I love goats ? And its great to see you guys take an interest and respectful approach to a pretty heavy topic.
YOoooo David, I read your blog every morning. Its like a ritual! I hope you’re having a blast and drinking water (: See you soon !
supppppp chunti girl bormaaaaaa. Yesterday i was kind of annoyed with everything and i was pretty exhausted too. i need to clean my car so bad so i think thats probably what ill do today or tomorrow. Ive been working a lot this week so i can save that Shmoney for disneyland and so i can start saving for other stuff. I cant its only been 8 dias it feels like wayyyyyyyy longer. I hope you’re learning a lot out there che guey. I hope u had fun milking the goat/cow. When i did it i squirted the milk into my mouth straight from the teet lmaoooooo. Pues normita, im gonna go clean my room now adiossss
Thanks for all of the photos – you all look like you’re having a wonderful time! Keep soaking up all there is to learn as you continue to “glimpse” into the lives of others in this vast, yet connected world we all share!
Dorky Joke of the Day:
A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.”
Ayla – love you tons! Put that camera to good use, and Adventure on!!!
David!
Wow. This day did indeed sound eventful! I hope you were able to pet some cute goats! I am very jealous that you got to hang out with them. It seems you are in good company, and I hope you are being social and making friends. I mean, I can hardly speak about being social, as I have spent the past week in my room replaying Fallout 4. Its fine. Macready is good company. 🙂 I miss your snarky comments about my shooting skills! Keep on having fun and stay present in every moment you have there, because this is truly a once and a lifetime experience!!
-Vannie
What’s up, Cameron! You look like you’re having a blast in Nicaragua!! I’ll see you as soon as school starts. 🙂
Celi,
I am so proud of you. I can tell you are enjoying this adventure. It looks like you are learning so much!
I Love and Miss you,
Mom
Araceli,
Grandma is so proud of you! I suppose you are going to want a pet goat! I can’t remember when I saw your smile so big! Glad you are enjoying this experience & can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re home! Love you so much!
Hi Brandon. Sorry to have missed yesterday’s blog response, but it seemed like you are getting amazing exposures to life outside of your home bubble. It’s great to see you working hard and having a ton of fun at the same time. I hope you learn and respect what it’s like to live and work as a local, and to always remember how less fortunate others are in comparison to you.
Look forward to your blog as the leader of the day.
Lots of love, and we miss you heaps.
Mom/Dad and Jayden.
Celi
I’m glad to see you are having an awesome time. I’ll be waiting to hear more about your adventures
WHAT YOU GET GOATS!!! My delegation had chickens for working like a local day but i didnt even get to see them!! We miss you a lot Gina!❤️❤️
Ayla friend! I really like these nice goats and I hope you’re bringing one back for me so we can start a nice farm! I miss you! Mole also misses you! Mitten also misses you! Overall you are very missed, Erler! By the way I’ve been texting and snap chatting your phone random stuff whenever I’m sad and/or feel a rant coming one. Don’t forget my goat! Love and wiggles!!!
Thanks for this post Araceli and Amanda! What you are experiencing is precious and formative. Hands on education – real people in real situations and lots of heart and soul. A big Hooray for you all! Have a great adventure!