Day Two! Today was full and exciting!
After a 7am wake up and a hearty breakfast students returned to the hotel for their first academic seminar.
Powerful discussion took place about how history affects the future and how different countries impact each other socio-politically.
Next was a walking tour of Jinotega. Highlights included the university, the park in the town center, the church, and the locally made popsicles.
After lunch we had the honor of meeting, Doctor José Rizo, the Ex Vice President of Nicaragua!! Students had a conversation with Senor Rizo in his spectacular home which he has transformed into a museum/hotel. Students had great questions prepared and carried themselves as leaders. We all loved the fruit trees laden with tropical fruit and the room of awards and recognitions from all over the world.
It doesn’t end there… Jinotega’s world renowned coffee and our groups’ endless enthusiasm carried us through a packed evening! At Estereo Libre (radio station) the students greeted the town of Jinotega over the air waves. Our Spanish speaking students answered questions about global glimpse and then every student shared “hola me llamo…”
Nicaraguan enchiladas were a huge hit, followed by the nightly meeting and self reflections. Students wrote in their journals by candle light, contemplating the days discoveries and how history and politics play a role in Nicaragua and the world at large.
Tune in for more updates tomorrow and feel free to comment!
Glad to see your group is already immersed in the experience. Makes school seem like a distant memory. I know the first few days are tiring but get your sleep every night and you’ll be energized for the next day. Hello to Jackie and Annalise from Palo Alto – represent your school well!
Mr. Foug
What an exciting adventure for all of these young men and women. The pictures are great, keep them coming. Looks and sounds like an amazing culture with lots of history. Good to see all the smiles on all the faces. Wishing you all the best with every new encounter. Can’t wait to try some coffee :))) Don’t forget to try all the local foods especially all the tropical fruits. Yes we have that here but nothing beats fresh off the tree. What an honor to get to meet and ask questions to an Ex Vice President. I’m sure you all had a great Q and A. Enjoy, sponge it all up. Hi to Zach and Tristan and all the other Freedom H.S.students. Be well
Wow! This looks like such an exciting day! This was my favorite day when I was on the trip. I’m so happy you’re all making the most of it and being the great leaders that you are 🙂 special hi to Jackie and Annalise, hope you’re using your three c’s to your advantage! You probably don’t need any of my advice cause I know you’re both super capable and smart people but I’m sending love from Palo Alto anyways! So excited for y’all, have fun tomorrow!
Rebecca Sunneras Jonsson from paly 🙂
Great to see everyone enjoying the experience. Make the most of your trip and have lots of fun. Hope you all sleep well and wake up to a new day full of adventure. Hello to Sean from Joel and Buddy. Creme, Brûlée and Stripy miss you already.
Hola Evelyn te Quiero mucho Mami disfruta tu viaje y diviertete al Maximo te extraño Hemosa cuidate mucho I Love you???
Hola Evelyn espero que Estes bien Mami solo queria decierte que te Quiero Mucho disfruta y diviertete en tu viaje, te extraño Hermosa que Diosito de cuide y proteja I Love You???