I knew right at the moment when breakfast began with a healthy heap of gallo pinto and freshly-paired fried banana slivers, that this was the real deal! We really would be here in Leon, Nicaragua, ready to learn to roar like a “Leon”, lion-style.
And it was true- the day roared along with an excellent tour of the city, while we learned about the history of Leon and Nicaragua. We saw beautiful churches, insightful and inspiring murals, met a local artisan- known for his use of stones, leather and turquoise in his jewelry and saw the imposing lion statues that guard the main entrance of the city’s religious and cultural center… the Cathedral. But the real hidden treasure of the day was getting the opportunity to meet a master leader of the local Sutiaba community, Don Pablo. He led us through the small archeological museum in his community and explained the ancient artifacts of burial urns, mortar and pestle instruments, weapons and religious statutes among other things. The glimpsers enjoyed posing for pictures with this truly memorable and inspiring master of culture in his own right.
We wrapped up the day with another amazing meal and then on to our nightly meetings. Tonight our meetings and reflections were sprinkled with more roses than thorns and it was incredible to watch more and more students come out of their shells and share about their experiences and perspectives. The torch was passed on to Oscar and Eric who will lead the day tomorrow.
Historical moment.
HI DIANA!!!!!
Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Can’t wait for tomorrow update. Hi Javier sending our love ❤️
Hi Sam,
Sounds like you all had an educational, fun-filled day! Happy July 4th from your family back home!
Hi Viet-Long,
Glad you made it and are having a good time and learning about the history and culture of Leon. Sorry you missed the 4th of July but no big fireworks here. Hope you are having fun!
Love,
Mom
HI DIANA!!
Miss you and love u lots 🙂
DIANA IMYSM!!!
hope you’re having fun!
DIANA.
Have I missed you? OF COURSE. Hello I am finally back from the motherland, and I’ve returned to find out that you just left )”: Well I hope you are not dying from the heat or humidity (or maybe that’s just the DR) but anyways make lots of memories, record everything, and eat AS MUCH AS YOU CAN (because they don’t give out snacks, unless you find a Glimpser who brought some, be best friends with that person).
Your one and only love<3
Dianaaaaaa my daughterrrrrrr! i miss you <3
Hi everyone,
It’s seem like you’re all having a wonderful time together. We can’t wait for the next update. Good luck, be safe, and have fun.
We also love you and miss you a lot Brian!
HI Javier, How is the weather? Love ya 🙂
Great share. Sounds like everyone pitched in to make it a great day.
Glad to hear about another wonderful day! Rachel and all of the Awesome Lions, have a great time. Looking forward to more updates!
Hey loren i love you be safe dad waiotin for you