Hello Family and Friends! Another beautiful day here in Estelí, Nicaragua! Perfect weather for our first, much needed, “Free Day.” Us Glimpsers were excited to hear that we were finally going to get the chance to catch up on some sleep, that was much appreciated after these past couple of days. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by Buffet Estelí and soon found ourselves taking advantage of our free time by joining in a circle and playing our favorite game, UNO.
After a LONG game of UNO we then decided to make some phone calls to our loved ones, and at only 1 Cordoba a minute (less than a cent back in the states) we made sure we informed them of all the fun activities and new friends we have made so far here in Nicaragua. “Phone calls home are always so emotional” says Crystal as the Glimpsers all shed a tear of joy to the wonderful sounds of our loved ones voices, whom we have not talked to in almost a week.
We then went to explore the yummy places Estelí had to offer as we all agreed to try a smoothie shop that “was almost better than Jamba Juice” says Clara. As some made their final calls back home, a group of us went to a near by supermarket, which was like Christmas all over again, to stock up on snacks and essentials which we were all excited about.
After lunch, we went to explore the souvenir shops in Estelí with you guys on our minds as we shopped around the stores and local vendors to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. All together we probably got around 60 bracelets and about 30 key chains. Btw I got you the perfect bracelet Mom <3.
After exploring around we walked back to the Hostel to another intense game of UNO with Frannie as our winner. The rest of our free time was committed to finishing up tutoring prep for our English classes, which was quite successful as we all received lots of laughs and love from all our students. We then topped the night off with dinner at Buffet Estelí and our usual nightly meeting where I challenged the next El Líder Del Dìa, Rocio, to braid her luscious locks in less than 15 seconds, with success we went over the schedule for tomorrow and finished off the night with our unity clap, in which our word was “relaxation”.
It was a fun and adventurous day that we all very much enjoyed and needed. Looking forward to these next couple of weeks with my new best friends! Till next time 🙂
Oh! And shout out to all the families and loved ones reading our blogs! We love you guys, be sure to leave a comment, we promise we read them at our nightly meetings! (And especially to Carla’s family who she says is out partying right now with out her.) Goodnight.
Yours Truly,
Leeza Davis.
Happy Friday, Glimpsers! After a week long hard work, you deserve this wonderful time off. Glad to know that you took full advantage of it to relax and to have fun. Souvenir shopping must be very chic. Hope the weather there stays good. The home call time must be so wonderful to all. After the first week, the rest of the time will be much easier and faster.
Sean, we must have missed your call if your call time was in the morning since our cell phone may not be able to receive international calls… Sorry if it was the case. Hope your next call time would be in an evening again. But if not, please call my work at 510-286-4849 instead. Did you have fun too? Are you going to work tomorrow and Sunday?
We had some excitement here today as well – Warriors parade! Since my work is right off Grand Ave, I got to see the event right there. There were so many people and a lot of energy. Gold and blue everywhere.
Good night Team Esteli.
Love.
Saw the photos after submitting my post. Great!
Sean, looks like you even had laundry time. Did you wash any clothes?
Free days are good; blog posts are great; tutoring looks cool; smoothies in any country taste delicious; but don’t forget to take lots of pictures of all the different things when you can, otherwise you will forget the details when you try to tell us everything when you get back! BTW, the cats miss you, too. xoxo from the Morton Street crew
p.s., there was a giant parade and rally in Oakland today (Fri 6/19) to celebrate the victorious NBA Champion GS Warriors – Go Dubnation!!
I KNOW UR DOING GOOD, BEEN READING UR BLOGS – I KNO U MISS ME & HOPE U DIDNT FIND ANY HOT CHEETOS OUT THERE. I HAVE A COUPLE OF BAGS WAITING. B SAFE OUT THERE – HEARD UR VOICE MSG TO UR MOM HAHA LOL LIKE YOU WOULD SAY TO ME EWE LOVE YOU. GOTTA CLEAN NOW ITS SATURDAY!
I only listened to your voice mail about a jillion times & will probably listen to it a million more b4 u come home… gonna save it forever. Cant wait to see what you got me! Luv u Leeza!
Really miss you Leeza. I know you’re having an enjoyable time and at the same time taking in the wonders of another different world out there. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Please remember to pick up a history book for Joe. Love You!!
Hi Leeza! Right when we walked in the house, Little Marvin went towards your room and said “Leeza!” haha. Too cute. I know you miss him, so when you get back we’ll plan to come out here and see you! Looks like you’re having out there! Too bad you can’t go on snap chat so we can see videos of what you’re up to! Have fun and be safe! We love you!
Hi Leeza,
Looks like your having lots of fun out there!! Did you read the note i left you on the pic? Mamagaya made your famous “CEVICHE” last week but it wasn’t as hot like you like it. Baby J said he misses you LOL even tho he always cries with you! We will see you when you arrive in SFO!! We love you!!
I was so sad Josh and I missed your call again but Dad told me right away! Enjoy and we miss you and look forward to hearing about your adventures. Dad watched the Warrior parade. Josh and I are taking Dad out for Father’s Day today and we will cook tomorrow
Hi Leeza. Right when we walked in the house, Little Marvin says “Leeza!” haha too cute. I know you miss him, so when you get back we’ll plan to come out here to see you. Too bad you can’t go on snap chat so we can see what you’re up to! Be safe out there! We love you!
Hi Glimpsers hope you guys are having fun on this trip because its only ones in your lives so keep going enjoy at the maximum. so i want to say Jenny I love you mija we miss you home, but at the sane time we are so proud of you that you are where you wanted to go we know you are learning new things you are having new experience and we are happy for you, oh by the way i enjoy rearing everything you glimpsers write.
Hi Glimpsers hope you guys are having fun just like you do averyday hope your time is going smooth at avery place you go to do what you got to do tie agenda I know it should it be vacation time but you guys pick this instead.
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