Today we learned about ecotourism at a local family owned farm. The family there taught us about their land’s history and they mentioned a lot about the Spaniards that were a part of the land a LOOOOONNNG time ago. We hiked up a hill and found bits and pieces of old “artesanias”, or ceramics, that had been left by the Spaniards that were thought to have had no value. The tombs of indigenous people were covered with large rocks with all their belongings with them. We were then split up into four groups to perform daily chores on the farm (gardening, feeding animals, cleaning up manure). While doing the jobs, it was so peaceful, we could hear the birds chirp and the cows moo, and all the plants there brought a lot of brightness to the farmland. We feel proud to know that we left our mark with the gardens that were planted. The family there was very inspiring because they were welcoming enough to open up their family farm to the locals and tourists. They mentioned that what they do is not a business for money, but to be able to educate people about the environment in Villa Los Santos. They are the only farm in the province so they are known to be very important to the area. Today we learned that being a leader comes with a lot of responsibility with the position, and that we have to prove our worth while on the job. Being a leader is an honor and should not be taken for granted. Without our electronics, we are really able to be aware of our surroundings and be committed to what we’re here for and the legacy we want to leave behind for the next delegation. Back at home we are really dependent on technology and here we were able to get a new perspective and be hands on with everything we were doing. After doing all the chores, some of our fellow glimpsers (Cathy C., Mary, and Isabella) got the chance to try on polleras (traditional Panamanian skirts) which are worn during traditional folkloric dances. With the polleras, came a lot of gold jewelry and tembleques (headpieces) in the shapes of flowers and butterflies. The family then turned on music and everyone joined in on the traditional dances. To say thank you to the family, we gave them a ceramic to add to their collection.