Today was our first free day! Unlike our usual jam-packed days, we were able to relax a bit and take our morning at a slower pace. After breakfast, we were given a choice to be in one of two groups, and each one was able to explore different parts of Jinotega.
One group paid a return to SOPEXXCA, the coffee shop which we had previously visited on Global Business day. Many of us restocked on chocolate and sampled some of the coffee drinks. After that, we headed to the “mall” of Jinotega, known as Punta Moda, to check out the latest styles of Jinotega. The group then visited Don Colocho, a coffee shop that serves ice cream and pastries as well as coffee – Jinotega’s version of Starbucks! Next, we went to the local bakery, as well as a smoothie shop called Fruitissimo’s, before finally returning to the comedor to get lunch.
The other group, meanwhile, went to a souvenir shop right next door to the hostel, which offered a variety of traditional Nicaraguan clothing. The next stop on the journey was the craft store, where some of the Glimpsers bought some supplies for their upcoming English tutoring sessions. Afterwards, they headed to the internet café, to satisfy their internet needs after being away from it for six days. They ended their excursion with some phone calls to those back home.
After lunch, more free time was given to the Glimpsers, and some were able to get their nails done, while others visited the souvenir shop. Others stayed at the hostel to relax and stock up on energy for tomorrow’s busy activities. After everyone regrouped, we split up into our English tutoring groups to prepare our lesson plans for tomorrow’s English class.
It sounds like a wonderful day off. We have enjoyed hearing about the group’s daily activities. Good luck tomorrow with the teaching.
Hey Megs! Love and miss you.<3
Hello Everyone! I’m glad you had a day off! It’s sounds like you all had a jammed pack day off though! Lol! Good luck to all for tomorrow! I hope you all teach and learn at the same time! That’s a good quality to have as a teacher! Angelina Rivera, I love and miss you so much! I can’t wait to hear about all your adventures! ❤️ Pop & Grammy send their love too!
Hi Marja,
Sorry I missed your call earlier today. I’m glad that you’re having fun. We’re at uncle Joel’s house watching the Warriors play. Everyone says Hi! We can’t wait till you get home and tell us how your trip went. Make sure you take lots of pictures.
Love you!
Mom, Pops, Tita April & Ria, Uncle Joel & Tony, Jalyn, John, Ethan, Liam and Jake
Overjoyed to hear from you today, Aly! Glad to learn you are well and experiencing new adventures. All is good here in our little corner. I found a dress for the wedding so now Katie and I won’t be wearing matching red dresses 🙂 Also to note that…spoiler alert…the Warriors won the NBA Championship! Thanks again for calling; Daddy was happy to hear from you too! Love you lots! Mom
Hello Nancy,
I’m really regret that I didn’t catch your call this evening.That I can’t hear my daughter’s voice..I’m sorry.I love you!!!
Mommy.
Savannah, again sorry we missed your call. We did get your email. Thank you very much and we love you too. All is well here back at home. G Peg, Uncle Peter and Nicole are in New Jersey. Amanda graduates tomorrow. The dogs miss you too. Sounds like your having a great time. Really busy though. .enjoy every minute of it sweetie. Well, we love and miss you. Talk to you soon
Woooo Nancy! ‘Grats on writing your blog!
Wow that’s sounds like my days off from a 12hr day at work!☺️ It’s sounds like you all had a great day off‼️ Well deserved. I just wanted to thank Joceyln (coordinator) and all the adult global glimpse leaders for making this trip exciting and special and most importantly safe as well as taking care of our children as if they were their own. Joceyln has been awesome with this! I really can’t thank her and everyone else enough with the care they have given to my daughter, Angelina Rivera and her braces catastrophe. I’m very greatful for you all!❤️‼️ I love you to the moon and beyond my girl!! Enjoy your time there in Nicaragua!
Nancy,
After you all have a wonderful relaxing day then back with a busy activities day.Very good Nancy when you have a chance for tutoring like this.You will like it.Good luck and enjoy your teaching !!!Love you. Mommy
Just wanted to say hello to Kelsey and Jazlyn! Glad you got some rest! We hope you’re having a good time! Big Love, Amanda, Rocio, and Miss Yafuso
Aly,
Looks like you are having so much fun! Take lots of pictures for me. Hope all those years of Spanish class are paying off. I miss you a lot!! I’ll keep an eye on Katie for you!! You aren’t missing much back in SJ. Remember to do your laundry and put on your heavy duty bug spray!