Today we woke up bright and early at 5am. We traveled to a community of farmers and woodworkers called La Garnacha. We encountered many farm animals, hardworking people, and BAMs (Beauty Appreciation Moments) there. We were educated in the people’s ways of farming without pesticides or any type of chemicals. They made their own fertilizer using a variety of ingredients including cow manure, worms, etc. Also, we had a great opportunity to buy souvenirs such as hand-made sculptures and their very own La Garnacha coffee. Some of us even had the chance to carve our own marble sculptures. At lunchtime, we ate at Pablo’s (our host) comedor where we had a delicious and rare treat, pasta. Then we spoke with Pablo and other adults in the community about our CAP (Community Action Project). Our delegation decided to use our money and hard work to create a much needed library in the community and we are very excited to begin with it. The last surprise of the day came after the farm when we were able to use our free time to visit the other EstelĂ delegation. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones. Overall, it was a very productive and tiring day.
2023 Trips
- JA1A-BAY: Jarabacoa 6-2-2023
- RB1A-BAY: Riobamba 6-5-2023
- T1A-BAY: Turrialba 6-6-2023
- JA2A-BAY: Jarabacoa 6-7-2023
- C1A-CHI: Constanza 6-9-2023
- RB2A-CHI: Riobamba 6-12-2023
- T2A-BAY: Turrialba 6-12-2023
- RB3A-BAY: Riobamba 6-15-2023
- O1A-CHI: Orosi 6-16-2023
- JA1B-BAY: Jarabacoa 6-20-2023
- RB1B-LA: Riobamba 6-23-2023
- T1B-BAY: Turrialba 6-26-2023
- JA2B-CHI: Jarabacoa 6-26-2023
- C1B-WM: Constanza 6-28-2023
- RB2B-BAY: Riobamba 6-30-2023
- O1B2-NYC: Orosi 6-30-2023
- RB3B-NYC: Riobamba 7-6-2023
- T2B2-BAY: Turrialba 7-7-2023
- JA1C-BAY: Jarabacoa 7-10-2023
- RB1C-CHI: Riobamba 7-12-2023
- T1C-LA: Turrialba 7-14-2023
- JA2C-BAY: Jarabacoa 7-14-2023
- C1C-BAY: Constanza 7-17-2023
- RB2C-BAY: Riobamba 7-19-2023
- T2C-CHI: Turrialba 7-20-2023
- RB3C-NYC: Riobamba 7-25-2023
- T1D2-WM: Turrialba 7-26-2023
- JA1D-LA: Jarabacoa 7-28-2023
- RB1D-BAY: Riobamba 7-31-2023
- T2D2-BAY: Turrialba 8-1-2023
- JA2D-NYC: Jarabacoa 8-2-2023
- C1D-CHI: Constanza 8-4-2023
- RB2D-WM: Riobamba 8-7-2023
- T1E1-NYC: Turrialba 8-10-2023
- JA1E-NYC: Jarabacoa 8-10-2023
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Hi, Son(Jerrel)…
It’s been an amazing morning as I was able to wake up and jump online to follow your day of experiences. And it’s good to hear your voice. It looks like you and the group are having an awesome adventure! You all will have a lot of new skills when you come home. Have fun and continue to absorb all Nica has to offer. I love seeing you and your friends in the pictures…Thank you for sharing your day with us!
We miss and love you so much. Take care…
Love, Dad, Mom
Hahahaha obsessed with the picture of Jerrell and Natalia. Literally crying miss you two!! And thao and Selena!! Hope you all are having an amazing timmeeee
Definitely looks like you guys are having an experience of a lifetime! Soak it all in and hold on to every memory that each day offers. The ups and downs..the blessings and the struggles..it’s all a lesson learned and is worth writing down so it can be shared later on. I can’t wait to hear more about it when you guys get home. Great post, brother. Thinking of you and praying for you and your team! Continue to be a blessing to wherever you go. Love you!
-“ate dorothy”