Today’s topic was CULTURA! The students focused on the role art plays in the Nicaraguan culture. during the morning part of the day, we visited “Casa de Cultura” where the Glimpsers got the opportunity to see how art is made with corn husks. Juan Carlos, a local artist, explained that in his workshop, himself and other artists make mosaics out of dyed corn husks. After, the students enjoyed making their own colorful cards, using wonderfully dyed corn husks. Everyone’s decorated cards turned out to be beautiful!
The second cultural and artistic trip of the day was our visit to don Alberto’s home. In order to get to don Alberto’s home, we took a bus out of town and up a mountain. When the bus dropped us off, we hiked up a beautiful green mountain to reach don Alberto. The students were amazed to see the sculptures don Alberto has made in the past 39 years. The sculptures are made up and around the mountain were the artist lives himself. The students were really impressed with don Alberto’s amazing personality. He is a humble and hardworking man that lives an extreme simple life, yet welcomed us with a lot of love.
At the end of the day, I was amazed to hear students reflections about today’s activities. Students shared that they admire how the Nicaraguan culture uses any resources they have available to create art. As every day passes, I continue to admire how the Glimpsers grow, learn, and work together! The 17 students in this delegation make an awesome team!
*****There was just a small and short earthquake, but we are all FINE! The glimspers were playing a game and we’re excited to continue it once it stopped! 🙂
Sounds like everyone is having a good time. Love seeing pictures of the students experiences throughout their trip, especially when I can see my daughter. Glad the eartquake was small and short and that everyone is alright. Have a good evening and good nights sleep. Miss you and love you Samantha. Enjoy this experience.
Loving the blog posts! When everyone asks me, “How is Molly doing?” I have a great answer. Molly we miss you tons. Everyone is good at home. Dad leaves for the east coast tomorrow morning.
Glad the earthquake was not too big. Hope tomorrow is as interesting.
Love, Rachel (Molly’s Mom)
Darlene Saphien, Janelle Lopez, Zueliema Ochoa, and Brianna Felix
I miss you all ): I hope you are having a fantastic fun trip. I can’t wait until you all come back so I can hear about it. Have tons of fun because you all deserve it. I miss Spanish class, cheer, tok, and PE with you guys!! Love you :’)
Good to know you are all okay and learning local art. Send more pictures so we can better visualize your day. We miss you. Stay safe and have an awesome time.
Love you!
We felt it in Jinotega, too! It was a 6.1 in Puerto Morazan – about 70 miles west of us. Felt like a 5.5 where we are – enough to startle but no damage. Good thing we’re from California and totally familiar with earthquakes, right?
Please give Big Love to our friends from Freedom: Jae, Sam and Briel – from Zach, Tristan and Mr. Sierra!
Hola mí hermana,
¿Còmo estás? Muy bien, ¿y tù? Tienes un bien tiempo. Chau.
Tù hermano,
Andy
Wow! Seems like a lot of fun and learning. I really think that the program is turning out to be a great experience. All kids look really happy which is a great sign for all the parents. Gurshi, Jus is already missing you and said that he did not like the idea of you going off to college next year ?.
Love
Mom dad n Jus
Ricky,
We are glad to hear you All arrived safely and that you were able to get through the earthquake. We look forward to the blogs to come.
Love,
Mom ,Dad, Alex, & Sara
HI SAMMY GREAT TO SEE YOU IN POCTURES !! Hope to get a call when you get a chance to here about everything .!!! I LOVE YOU!!
Forever and always your friend Kat
Hey Brianna! Good to see you are having an AWESOME time! I am so glad that you get to experience an opportunity like this! Good to know that everyone is ok down there. Stay safe make sure you put on your bug spray. Love you, Mami
Hi Zuleima, me da mucho gusto verte en las fotos, Te ves muy bien?Diviertete mucho, te extrañamos pero sabemos k estas en buenas manos!!! Saludos al Grupo de Salgado.cuidate mucho y esperamos verte en mas fotos. We love you!!!!!?
Hiiiii Darlene,
You look so happy!
That makes me happy too, but also sad because I miss you, then very proud because you are so amazing.
Que El Santo Nino de Atocha te cuide. #VeladorasForDarlene
Love,
Tia Janeth