We had an early start this morning with two field trips on our agenda. Before taking off, we discussed what culture means to the students and the dangers of stereotyping. Today’s question of the day asked the glimpsers to consider if the preservation of a culture is important in the context of an increasingly globalized society.
With open minds, we set off to make ceramics in the town of Malpaisillo. Our glimpsers had the chance to make a variety of things from pigs, birds, turtles to teapots and plates. They had the help of Doña Tomasa and her friends who have been making ceramics since they were twelve years old.
After a beautiful drive back to the hostel, we had a traditional Nicaraguan lunch of Indio Viejo to fuel us for dancing in the afternoon. Our dance instructors, Ervin and Karen, taught us a few different types of dance: Salsa, Zumba, Bachata and folk dancing. The glimpsers had a good time and embraced the fun and energy of the music!
In the evening, our glimpsers started to prepare for their English tutoring classes they will be teaching throughout their time here. They are excited and ready for our education day tomorrow.
Hasta luego,
Leon Dos
Suzanne (above) and the students (below) getting their groove on.
look’s like fun, wish we were there.
Looks like you are having a blast Kristianna! Let me know how your trip is going! I’m so excited to hear how it’s going.
Be Well,
Gabe
We finally figured out how to open up the GG blog and really enjoyed the pictures of all of the students, the Nicaraguan city and landscapes and hearing about culturally rich and exciting activities ranging from sculpture to meeting real Sandinista rebels?! These are revolutionaries I’ve only read about! How do you say jealous in Spanish 😉
Hasta luego,
Kurt Organista (better known as Zena’s dad)
Thats my girl! Bailar, shake it 🙂
I’m so excited to get on-line and share your journey! Although I MISS you SO VERY MUCH! I am excited for you to blossom into the amazing young woman that I KNOW you are!
(re-start it and it will work!)
Love You!!
Mom 🙂
Hey Girl:
I’m really proud of you !! Learn as much as you can on your trip. I cant wait to have you back home again but happy that you were able to take advantage of this opportunity. I love you Girl! Little D is also looking at your pictures every day and says to have a great time!
Love
Big JR and Little D
Hi Shelby,
Ethan and I are thinking about you and hope you made a turtle in ceramics. I had a great weekend but miss you everyday. I know through the pictures you are having fun. Miss you terribly and the house is not the same without you. Grow, Laugh, live, then get your butt back home.
Love you,
Monique, Ethan, Brad, Jake, and Peter
This Blog is Awesome – Thanks so much for the updates and the amazing pictures to give us a glimpse of what you are doing. Looks like a blast
I can not wait to hear about the journey from the student’s perspective and what their insights have been.
I’m also interested to know…. Did Cinco de Micah Bailar?
Aloha Malia, “So Beautiful!”
I’m loving you from Hawaii.
Gramps