Hello everybody, it’s your leaders of the day, Bryn and Bao Hoa.
Today was packed full of fun activities as it was our second free day. The difference between today and our last free day is that for today, we were able to venture out without supervisors in groups of four to six. Some of the popular activities included getting hair cuts (they were all stellar and under $5.00), going to the internet café to say hello to all of you guys, and quite a few trips to the coffee shops for some very much needed caffeine. Some of us stepped out of our American comfort zones and bargained at the open markets for sweatshirts, bags, and snazzy pants.
After free time, the group was split in two and half went to English Tutoring while the other half had “Relaxation Time.” The English tutoring group enjoyed their classes and were able to develop their teaching skills since there was a larger student to teacher ratio. The advanced class did song analysis and then joined the rest of the classes during their break for a game of volleyball and getting to know the other students better.
The Relaxation group had a marvelous time. The majority of the group spent their time in the common room either drawing botched portraits of each other, playing intense games of cards and watching “How To Train Your Dragon” on the overhead projector in the meeting room. Louis was furiously reading his book in the lobby the whole time but seemed unbothered by the joyous noise coming from the other room. Eventually he joined in, and drew maybe the worst portrait of Skyler we’ve ever seen, a work of art.
After everybody regrouped at the hotel after our various afternoon activities we went to dinner. The food, as usual was delicious; grilled chicken and vegetables and queso blanco stuffed empanadas – fantastic. Many of us were surprised after dinner to a dance party hosted by our incredible chefs. The lights were dimmed, the music blasted, and fun was had by all. Everybody had a great time requesting songs and dancing like nobody was watching.
After once more returning to our hotel, we had our longest nightly meeting ever, it was quieter than usual, not having Becky there (she had to head home early). However long the meeting was, it was full of positive conversations and lots of laughter.
All in all, it was a fantastic day, regardless of the tiresome organization of 27 teenagers. Thanks for reading tonight’s blog, we hope you tune in tomorrow!
Best,
Bao Hoa and Bryn
Hey there,
Sounds like you’re all having a spectacular time!
Bryn Bayla, we especially enjoyed today’s blog. Grandma and I trust that you are taking lots of great pictures. Did you get some snazzy pants?
Love you?
Bubbie & Grandma
Shreysi, I enjoyed talking to you this morning. You sounded refreshed and excited to spend your 2nd free day. Hope you enjoyed all the activities and were able to buy some goodies for yourself. How was your dance party? Can’t wait to hear all the details. Dad is back, shrey and I are doing fine and keeping ourselves busy. Missing you – love Mom
Hey Bao Hoa and Bryn,
Great blog!!! It’s great to hear all about your adventure for each day. I’m glad everyone got some free time to rest and have some fun.
Hey sis,
I miss you. I totally cried at work today when you messaged me. I guess you never really appreciate something until it’s gone. Well in your case, you will be back in exactly one week. Can’t wait to see your annoying face again. Jk! >.< come back soon for milk tea!! You need to go to this place called Moo Bar near my workplace when you come back, it’s delicious. For now, enjoy your delicious foods over there, it sounds so yummy. See you in a week. Lots of love <3
Big sis
“It was quieter than ever not having Becky there” hmmm what is that supposed to mean? Girls just 4 more full days you can do it I “minus 3” you guys.!
Oh wish we could’ve been at the dance psrty?Wish I had empanadas here now!!!! Vicarious thrill Tku! Louie must be loving his book to be late to join the group–wheeeewho
shreysi – sorry I missed your texts yesterday. your free day sounded like so much fun! I hope you got a little bit of extra relaxation and sleep in. I love you and miss you!
A well deserved free day! Sounds like a very relaxing free day. Thank you, Bryn and Bao Hoa for a great description of your day.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Great job taking advantage of your fun day. I know your time there is quickly approaching. While we cannot wait to have you all back home, I have the following challenge: Make the most of your remaining days. You do not know when you will have the opportunity to do something like this again. Take advantage of your remaining time. Forge new relationships and continue to represent your families and our nation with distinction. We are proud of you!
Zack–It was so awesome to talk to you today. You are very special and your whole family misses you. Enjoy your time and keep smiling. Let His light shine through you. CODE!
Hi Ben, looks like you have some cool new pants. Love seeing all these photos. Enjoy this last week. Love, Mom
I love to see you smile, Zack!
Looks another fun day with free time and tutoring activities. Thanks for another great post with photos; loved cool posed one (Ms. Scheppach’s pose is the best).
Luisa- I’m back home now and got Hazel too. She was jumping crazy and also gave me endless licking??. She was checking your room and Daddy’s office room when she got home.
Daddy is still at Sweden (it looks like he wake up by sunrise at 3am?).
Try to keep good health and stay positively!!
Love you and miss you -mom
Omg you got hella dark dude LOL! Now you can’t compare yourself to me ? -Peanut M&M
Hi Kai. Wow. You’ll be home soon. Hope your having some great experiences. Soon you’ll be in your own bed sleeping till 12. Make the most of this journey and know that we miss you. LOVE
DMKA
Shreysi, wonder which group you were part of? Teaching or the other one. I hope the other one!!
I can’t wait to see your dance pictures, if you got any.
One of the big reasons I read this is to find what food you guys had 😉
– Dad
Hey guys,
glad you all had wonderful free day. I truly enjoy the pictures posted on the blog. Hope you all have fun!
Dalila- Mama (sorry) if I make you blush. But, I miss you. Everyone at home asks about you when I get home. Has she called you? Is she okay? Those are the questions I received when I get home. The kids and Leo where at the house the other day and Leo said “Is Dalila gonna come eat? Oh, yeah she isn’t here” He forgot you were gone.
Jona & Baby Leo miss you since there is no one to bug them.
I hope you are having an awesome time, though.
Mayco and Vane are in Cabo for you uncles Birthday today. Hopefully you messaged him on your free day to tell him HBD. Before they left we had an unplanned family meeting, you know, when we hang around the table and talk about everything. So, Vane and Mayco changed the wedding day from July 13 to July 27. I can’t wait until then to visit Colombia which is the neighborhood to Ecuador! How funny you’ll be going back sooner than expected.
Have an awesome time Mama. I miss you and as soon as you get home we need to go watch The Heritage, it’s a new scary movie that is supposed to be scary. I miss you ma, and take care.
Ps. Fluffy, Backie and Coba say “Hola”
Aaron,
Me gusta tu corte de cabello.