Hola familias y amigos desde Esteli, Nicargura!
My name is Lisa Calvillo and I got the honor of being leader del dia on our first fun day! Today was filled with excitement for discovering the wonderful city of Esteli. Today was an amazing break that we all needed after an eventful week. We enjoyed our day in the city trying new things and buying souvenirs. We also got a chance to get in touch with our loved ones and friends.
In the morning we received an American breakfast of pancakes. After that, in our spare time, we all prepared our lesson plans for our English classes. During our free time we got to have a taste of exotic fruits in a local Estelí smoothie shop. Then, we stopped at a traditional bakery and enjoyed some delightful sweets. Afterwards we went to local vendors for some handmade goods.
In the evening we did our second English class that went pretty successful for all of us. We’ll see tomorrow how much more we have improved.
Tomorrow our leader del dia will be Seth! He will be introducing education day, so stay tuned for tomorrow blog!
Goodnight/ Buenas noches familias y amigos de los Glimpsers!
Hasta pronto, Lisa Calvillo
Thank you Lisa for the update and good work for the team’s mission. Enjoy the free time during the stay.
How wonderful that all of you had a day to do the things that are so familiar to you ! I have to say, it was such a pleasant surprise to receive a phone call from and “unknown” number around lunchtime today! It was a pleasure to talk to Anya as I’m sure it was for all of you that called your parents, friends or siblings!
I love all the shopping bags in your guys hands! Reminds me of our weekly journey to Safeway here in San Ramon ! I wonder what the shopping stores and supermarkets in Nicaragua are like!?!?
Love and hugs to all of you !
Thank you Lisa for the update. So nice to hear that you all got a fun day out in the city. A great way to get to know the local area. Would love to know what a traditional Nicaraguan baked sweet is.
Not sure if you called Rishi would have loved to hear your voice. But glad to hear you are having fun.
Looking forward to hearing about the English class tomorrow Seth.
Good Night everyone. xx
Thank you Lisa for the update. Looks like you all had a nice fun break.
Tejas, hope you had fun on your free day as well. Take care and stay safe buddy.
Looking forward to hear more about education day events!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Brother.
Thanks Lisa for the daily journal. Looks like the Glimpsers had a day of fun and plenty of shopping and good food! Loved seeing all the smiling faces.
Alison, grandma, grandpa and Uncle Mo were very happy that they got to talk to you today as they miss you very much. Brycen was bummed that he missed your call and he said he misses you. We can’t wait to hear more about your Community Action Project with your team as I know you want to help make a difference in this special school. Last but not least, Tita Mila and Tia Gladys send their love.
Love, hugs and kisses! Mom & Dad
Alison, Tejas and Mrs. Oji, Denise sent some messages to you this afternoon but she posted them on day 2 and day 4. We’re not sure if you guys go back to the previous message boards to check for new messages. Thought you should know that Denise is thinking of all of you!
Vivian, OMG, I heard u callled. I missed it. But I got your message. Love you.
Glad you all have a free day. Good for bonding with the group. Looks like the ladies are bonding with some shopping ?. Make sure you all taste all the exotic fruits and more. Have fun.
Vivian! Look so fun! Hope you guys get to explore more. Stay safe.
Hope everyone enjoyed their free day! Looks like you ladies had some fun shopping!
Hi Jessica! I was so sad I missed your call. But now I can replay your message and hear your voice everyday!! I also haven’t seen your beautiful face for a few days – I hope you’re doing well. I know teaching English was one of the activities you were really looking forward to so I’m excited for you to start Education Day! Have fun and stay healthy! Love you!
Nice hearing from you Lisa! The free day will energize you and you all needed that break.
Resha, if you tried to call we probably could not get it. Not sure if you can write emails or texts, we are able to get to those off and on. Would love to hear from you. Miss you. Papa
So happy you all had a chance to try out the local flavors and enjoy some free time. Keep the pictures coming!
Jessica,
I’m sorry I missed your calls:( I’m watching my phone in case you call me again.
I hope your free day was a lot of fun and I hope you had some good food! I miss you so much and think about you everyday. Stay safe.
Owen
Hi Kenna,
What an amazing journey! Ninong Triet and I are so happy that you were able to experience such an amazing trip. It looks like you are having a great time learning about the culture, a different way of life and meeting new friends. We can’t wait to hear more about it when you get back. Be safe! We love you!!!!
Thank you Lisa for the update. Looks like you all had a nice deserved break.
Tejas, Hope you had fun day as well. Looking forward for the Goodies.
Looking forward to hear more about workshops you guys are planning.
Love seeing all the pictures. I’m glad you were all able to enjoy the city!
Makenna, it was so good to hear your voice! I miss you so much. I can’t say into words how so so soooo proud I am of you. It’s never easy being away from home. I’m glad you had some free time and enjoyed shopping for souvenirs. We can’t wait to hear from you again. XOXO
Thank you Lisa for the update and pictures!
Carmen,
Glad to see your smiling face doing what you always love doing, shopping! I am very happy that after all our talks and research about traveling this summer, you were able to find Global Glimpse and make all of it come true! It was very nice to get a text from you today, hopefully more to come. Can’t wait for you to come back and tell us all about your new experiences! Hope you’re doing well and learning some Spanish while you’re there!! We all miss you and are so proud of you. Love ya lots! Can’t wait to read the new blogs!
Hey Seth!!!
It was so nice to chat with you yesterday. It totally took me by surprise when I saw a FB message from you. We miss you so mich!
Glad to see all the updates of all the activities you guys are doing!!!
manley
Hi Everyone! you all look so happy in the pictures! Are those snacks or souvenirs in the bags??!! Glad you all had a break day and the English classes are going well:-) Anya was soon nice to hear your voice! Take care and have fun!
Hi Zach,
I see everyone received a well deserved break today. We can’t wait to hear about what you saw in the city. Did you go to the grocery store too? From the picture it doesn’t look much different than ours.
<3
p.s. Gavin stopped by & picked up his books. I also mailed the 2nd letter.
Hi Alison, I posted an earlier message below your Mom’s yesterday message. Hope you can see it. I’m eagerly following this blog and all your exciting adventures in Estelí. I miss you, but am also happy you are having such a wonderful experience. In the meantime I send you a big hug and lots of love? Tía Gladys