Holla holla! Today we ‘lived like a local.’ We started last night by taking bucket showers and not using electricity. Then today came and it was time to head to La Prusia, the local community where we would stay with families. We all felt pretty nervous, especially since we were entering the home of a stranger. However, the most surprising thing was the the locals were amazingly welcoming and nice. The kids were adorable and the animals were so tempting to pet. We didn’t expect to become so attached to the kids, but we did. We learned to really appreciate all the things we have because the families in La Prusia didn’t have as much as we do back at home, but they were still content with what they had. As Lideresas del Dia (leaders of the Day), what we were most proud of today was how everyone quickly adapted to the environment, didn’t hesitate to do any work, and let loose with the kids.
All in all, today we learned that there are many things we take for granted back at home, such as quality healthcare, technology, and education. In La Prusia, we saw people with none of those things. However, one thing we all had in common was that we want the best for future generations. 🙈
-Norma and Angela
Iris and Matthew with a few pigs in the house
Desiree, Randy, and Norma with their multi-generational family headed by Maria Auxiliadora
Abby, Sophie, Lauren, and Riley dabbing with some of the many children in their host family homes.
Dab on Rylie! Maybe you can teach them to whip and nay nay next.
1/2 way to home!!
Hi Alex,
I am grateful for the generous and kind families who are hosting you and your fellow Glimpsers. I look forward to hearing about how you connected with them. Waiting to see what the next day brings 🙂
Love,
Mom
Love the pictures. So glad to see you dabbing! Love and miss you Lauren!
L RUSS!!
Of course you are in the dabbing picture?? I hope you had a great time and learned a lot today with your family. Living Like a Local was my favorite day on my trip so I hope yours was super memorable and enjoyable. Can’t wait to see you soon and bool at CADA.
A Money
Hi Abby,
Looks like another educational day for all of you. Nice dabbing. I agree with Susan I think whip and nay nay is the way to go! Also the bucket showers sound great. You know California is habitually drought stricken maybe you and Liv can do bucket showers here at home. Can’t wait to see you and talk to you. You have had some truly amazing experiences. Good night, sweet dreams, I love you.
Mom
Hi, Abby, Just read Mia’s comment…Grams loves you too What a fun day! I loved seeing the pigs. I’ll be heading to WA on Tues. so if no comments it is because I may not have internet access. Take care and have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Love, Grams
Sophia,
Sounds like more great experiences. What lovely people you are meeting.
Miss you…..
Love Mom
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Hey Sabrina,
What an awesome experience to meet and stay with a local family for a few hours, hope you enjoyed your day.
Miss you!
Love, Mom & Dad, Nick & Alex
Sophy – you are looking swell you world traveler – cannot wait to hear the stories of your family visits – Zofia sends licks and kisses LYNN