Hello everyone! We know you were biting your nails in anticipation for the next blog post. So here it is! Reporting live from Leon, Nicaragua this is Arianna and Rachna. We waited a long time for this trip and now that it is here, it has been amazing. Traveling the world has been a dream for both of us and many others and we are so grateful for this opportunity. Global Glimpse is giving us a chance to travel to beautiful country and learn about its culture while making a difference.
Today we were leaders during a reality challenge. We experienced what it was like to live on a dollar a day. The day officially began last night when we were told that we were not allowed to use any electricity (even for fans and lights) to mimic the situations that people live in. To make the experience even more realistic, we were also told to shower using buckets and could only eat rice and beans throughout the day. Then we had an early start to the morning arriving at the community Tomas Borge at around 8 am. We were each split into pairs and placed with different families. There we helped cook, played with children and did other hosehold chores till lunch. After lunch we broke a pinata with the community children. Even though the conditions in this villiage were not ideal, all the families and members in the community were very happy. In fact, they were kinder and more joyful living a simplistic and united lifestyle than many others. After this impactful experience, we headed back to the hostel to watch a video on poverty in Nicaragua as an introduction to tomorrows theme. We finished the day with our second day of English tutoring. It is very apparent that all the Glimpsers are getting used to being a teacher. Our classes ran more efficiently giving everyone a sense of victory. Today was an emotional and important day that we know we will never forget.
Signing out
Arianna and Rachna
Its great to see this blog post Rachna and Ari! Experiences like these make us count our blessings and always look out for a way to give back to the community. Keep up the good work.
We miss you a lot Rachu, but the fact that you are being equipped to become a responsible and caring adult makes us all very proud.
Loads of love from Amma, Appa, Mithil and Dasher!!!
These is such a great learning for you guys.I am pretty sure you will not forget these day. leaving on a Dollar a day.?? Is crazy hope you all be grateful of what you have. We can’t always get what we want. Me as a single mother I wish I can give and have everything my daughter’s want but sometimes is impossible. HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE. !!! IVeth Im so happy that you are having all these new adventures/experiences. Now you have a lot to tell to your future babies…see? Life is not boring, hahaha Buenas noches WE LOVE YOU AVET….:)
So what did you all buy with the dollar?
Love and Happiness
Hi Iyanna,
Everyone is so excited for this wonderful trip you are on. Your sisters and I can not wait to hear the wonderful stories you will have for us upon your return. Have fun.
Lots of Love,
Mom, Cece and Sophia
Wow, such a powerful way to see how many blessings we have at home. This even makes me stop and think of how just having carpet and a refrigerator is a luxury!
Xav, we miss you so much, but we are so proud of you and excited about what you are doing and learning over there. Is that you in the picture SWEEPING?!? LOVE it! And I’m sure you were awesome with the little kids too.
Hey, if you are able to Skype at night, here my Skype ID: sharipl
I know we would all (especially your Dad!) love to chat with you for a minute. I see that you are smiling in all the pictures I’ve seen, so that’s a good sign! Haha!
Have fun everybody!
Hi 🙂
What a great life lesson!
Hi Bub,
we miss you and love you!!
try and call home, we would love to hear from you.
P.S. stop hiding from the camera
Love mom
Reyna lopez: hope all of you guys are safe and enjoying your trip I love you all and I can’t wait to hear all of your stories .
Anjelica duran
Hi guys I hope all of you are enjoying your time and experiencing new things and can’t for all of you to come back
Hi Natalie we miss you and we love you
Yay,a new blog! I definitely have been stalking this blog for new updates and pictures on the daily…just seeing both your names made me smile..Arianna I’m so happy your able to share these life changing experiences with two of your best gals,Rachna & Jackie!
Hope you’re having a blast!
We love you very much and miss you like crazy!
Ps- USA Women won the Fifa World Cup!
How are you doing Yanna? Hope your stomach is holding up..anyways it’s quite boring over here everyone misses your spunky attitude especially Miki and I. We love you..
#clothesonfleek
Hey, it’s papa congrats on surviving off a dollar. Hope you didn’spend it all in one place.lol
Te queremos mucho!
Arianna I love you and miss you! Bianca
Hi Davalanya, everyone misses you here and we hope you’re having the time of your life. Remember, no regrets and don’t forget to journal. Georgy & Blanca say hi too.. woof, woof..
P.S. Janni broke his wrist again by falling off the couch… Lol
Hey Farida,
I am very happy for you, enjoy every second and say hi to everyone. We all miss you a loooooot here, even Arthur 🙂 . Mammy
Hi Nikita,
I happy to see such a big smile on your face. Looks like the you are having a great time. We all miss you very much. Continue to fully immerse yourself in this experience. Love you!!!
Mom
What a humbling experience! I think you can now understand a little more the stories your grandmother and Lolo tell you about when they were growing up in the Philippines. I guess this means I can now take you there and it won’t be such a culture shock for you that there’s no running water or electricity and every night is spent under a mosquito net :-).
Until next time..
We love you. Be safe. Make good choices.
Hi Natalie Gaby and Bella say hi they miss you a lot everyone say hi we love you say hi to all your group and teachers