Hi family and friends,
Today in Granada was Education Day, where we, Sophy and Sabrina, were leaders of the day. Being the leader of the day entailed not only being the last to eat but also performing our talent of fidget spinning in front of the group. The day started with us waking up everyone at 7 am and a breakfast of fruit. We led a mental warm up meeting centered around the question of the day which was, “Why would someone not have access to quality education?” At 8:30 we left for a field trip to Biblioteca Puedo Leer (Library I can read). There we split up into partners and were assigned a student to read with. The books were in both English and Spanish but our students mostly spoke Spanish. After a couple hours of that we walked back to Casa Roja (our hostel) to eat lunch and prep for English tutoring. When that was done we had a little bit of free time, which mostly consisted of playing cards(Egyptian War), dancing, and napping. Once we had rested we walked to Hotel Con Corazon and watched a documentary about the low quality education system in Nicaragua. We enjoyed sipping dragonfruit drinks while listening to two quest speakers named, Maria and Alex. Then we discussed our Community Action Project ideas and walked home for dinner. Our dinner included a special drink made from Cacao and Corn (Athalia’s favorite). Then at 6, we walked to a school and met our classes for English tutoring that we will have over the next two weeks. Overall, that was a positive and fun experience. To end the night we came back and discussed our day, and passed the Leader of the Day torch onto tomorrow’s leaders.
P.S. Hi mom, dad, Nick, and Alex
Sophy and Sabrina
I miss you Lauren!!! Hope you are having fun!
Lauren,
It sounds like you are all keeping very busy. It is great to hear about all of the wonderful things you are experiencing each day. We miss you.
Love mom, dad, Jake and Sarah
Hi Sophy!
Sounds like you led an incredible day. I’m so proud of my Davis girls. Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures, along with Grace and Gracelyn’s!
Lots of love,
Heather ( Grace’s Mom)
Hi Lauren!!!!
Hope you are having an amazing time in Grenada I’m so excited to hear all about tutoring! I miss you and can’t wait for getting CADA bfs with you
Hi Abby,
We love and miss you. It sounds like another interesting day. How does it feel to be the teacher. I hope your students are better behaved than some of mine. I’m happy your learning so much. Goodnight, sweet dreams, I love you.
Mom
I love reading about the group activities and I love seeing posted photos! It sounds like an amazing adventure so far!
Hi, Abby,
Grandmother here. Love receiving these updates and wish they had adventures like this for seniors. You and Mia will have a lot in common – teachers both!
Love you,
Gram
Hola, Alex!
Nice to hear about your English tutoring activities. The Spanish you know should come in handy during those times. It’s nice to connect with other people who speak a different language.
Que tenga un buen dia!
Love,
Mom
Hey Sabrina,
Its so awesome you guys are getting the opportunity to help teach kids in Nicaragua English. So very proud of you!
Enjoy another fun adventure today.
Miss you so much!
Love, Mom, Dad, Nick & Alex
Hi Sophia,
Sounds like you are learning a lot which is great. I had a dream last night you asked me if you could go back next month. How funny! Of course I said yes.
You all are doing a great. Keep up the good work!
Love Mom.
Hi Sophia! Wow! Look at that hair LOL need some frizz control? Jk jk looks like you’re having an amazing time and I hope you’re putting your Spanish to good use!!! What are you teaching them? I am so so so proud of you baby cakes. Ps I stole your blush XOXO
Love,
Isa
Hey lauren,
Your education day sounded really fun!! I hope you had a good time reading and I hope your Spanish skills came in handy?. I can’t wait to see what you guys do with your CAP Project! I miss you.
Love,
Alison
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Hey Sharms,
I hope you’re having a great time drinking dragonfruit juice everyday and tutoring kids! Love ya!
-Tita Car
Hi Rachel,
Are you having fun? Looks like you have a busy schedule. Maybe hard to get up early??..Anyway, we are so proud of you..we know that you have a sweet & warm heart for people. We wish you the best!
Love,
Aunty Eunjung
Hi Aunty! I´m doing well here in Nicaragua! It´s busy, but it´s been really fun so far. It´s a bit hard to wake up early, but I´m getting used to it here! Miss you guys!
Hi Rachel!
I hope you are having a great time. Education Day sounded very exciting! Continue to keep up your best work!
Love,
Kayleen and Jeannie
Hi emani
We miss you so much! Looks like you guys have been busy and having fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Love you.
Hi Aunty and Jeannie! I´m doing well in Nicaragua, and I met a lot of amazing people here! Miss you two! Thanks for checking in with me 🙂