Most of us woke this morning to the sound of our neighborhood rooster. After breakfast we were energized as each of the students showed us how they get down. Next we formed a human time line and reviewed the history of Nicaragua before heading out on our tour of the city. We broke into groups and our Global Glimpse coordinators took us on a nice walk through the central park. Along the way they pointed out places where students may want to go on their free time. The groups met up at the museum where we were given a tour through several rooms. We had a great view of the volcano from the museum and took some groups pictures. Next we went through the cultural and arts building and finally ended up in front of one of the older churches in Granada. We played a game to review what we had learned about the history of the city before going for ice cream and then dinner. Yes, we had ice cream first. When we came back from dinner Destiny joined the GG leaders and coordinators to get her instructions for El Lider De Dia. Kudos to her for stepping up to be the first leader. While we were all meeting, the rest of the students had some great circle time and enjoyed getting to know each other. Our nightly meeting was filled with Big Love for everyone who stepped out of their comfort zone today or stepped up to help out a fellow glimpser. We ended the evening with our first self reflection and the kids are getting ready for bed as we type. Tomorrow is another day packed with activities.
On a logistical note, you may wonder about our Hostel and meal accommodations. Our hostel has a community room where we hold our meetings. It overlooks a beautiful courtyard separated into two boys rooms and two girls rooms. Each of the rooms has its own bathroom. Our comedor is just a few buildings away and we are eating all our meals there. The food has been plentiful and delicious!
Everyone enjoyed hearing your blog replies. Thanks to all of you for responding.
Big Love,
Birdie
LIz, might not have sent my other blog response in time to be read today. Hopefully you can go back and read it tomorrow. Hope you’re having fun!
We are Kevins’ younger siblings, we are glad to hear that all the glimpsers are settling in. We’ll keep checking up on the blogs to see what you have been up to, can’t wait to hear your extraordinary experience kevin. Hope to hear from you soon bro bro! love and miss you already!
Nice blog Mrs. Forsythe! Hope everyone is enjoying there stay so far, i promise you it will be the best experience ever! Wish I could go back say hi to Ena and Mcall for me! -G1A
Thanks Andres! I’m so glad you had a great time! I can’t wait to compare notes.
I am glad you guys are having a great time and making memories!
So happy to hear you got there safely and are having a great time. I know the kids are in great hands and Birdie, your creativity and energy will give the students an experience beyond what was promised!! Have fun and be safe.
Hi truong! Sounds like you guys are having fun! I’m so jealous of you right now just because I wish I was back in Granada 🙁 Hi Ena and McCall!!! I miss you guys so much. Whenever me, Tiffanie and Neta skype we always end up saying how much we love and miss you guys and wish we were back in Nicaragua. As soon as you guys are free skype us!!!! <3
Have a great trip. Raining back home tonight.
Mom this sounds awesome! I love keeping up with all of your activities, it sounds so memorable. Make sure to bring home lots of pictures, I’d love to see that volcano!
Can’t wait to see you when you’re back!