Today, the students discovered the rich history and politics behind the beautiful city of Matagalpa. Before leaving the hostel, we started off with an energizer that focused on teamwork, patience, and listening. Next, we had an academic seminar that introduced us to the recent history and politics of the city. This seminar was a group activity that helped us interact with those who we haven’t talked to before. After we finally left the hostel!!! and experienced the history for ourselves, we walked through Matagalpa and learned about all the monuments, parks, and murals. In these explorations, we gained more knowledge about the Nicaraguan history and how the U.S. has both positive and negative effects on not just the country but the community as well. While learning the history, we also learned to be more open-minded because there is two sides to every story. While on the tour learning about the rebellion, we learned an ex-soldier from the rebel faction in the Nicaraguan Civil War, the Sandinistas, would be coming to speak to us. The ex-soldier, Doña Sonia, came and spoke to us about her personal experience and struggles through her life. While sharing her story, she mentioned that some soldiers went to the top hill in the city, called El Calvario, to have the best view of the city. After sharing her experience, she joined us to actually go visit El Calvario and we got to talk to her and see the amazingggg view of the whole city. We also got to take pictures and have fun. We then came back to the hostel and had dinner, which was Tuani (Awesome!!)
I bet the view was amazing of El Calvario. August I hope you purchased some spices from Tonio 🙂
Looking forward to the next post.
Thank you for the update and the pictures. Jasmine, What an interesting day, I hope you are having fun. I love you Mi hija. Dad
Thank you for sharing the pictures, we love to see what you guys did throughout the day. Make sure you try different flavors of ice cream, do not just get strawberry flavor again? love you Sarah M, mom
Lee, Jireh and Aviana, thanks for the great post! Hearing the history first hand had to be amazing. What a busy and enriching day! Happy July 4th everyone! Sam, Max, Luke, Mae, Alex, Matthew all miss you Lee!
What a great experience to have the opportunity to learn a different culture… Greeting to all of you and happy 4th of July.
Love you and miss you Lesley M. !
We celebrate our revolution today. 240 years ago. Have fun Global Glimpsers!!
Thinking of you Lee
Tom Irvin
Hola Cinque & GG Group!
What a world view literally & figuratively. I’m sure you are learning a lot of wonderful new things from your host & about yourself. Pray you continue to stay enlightened & safe. A very special thanks to the GG leaders for the fantastic narrative and pictures! We’re looking forward to new updates.
Much God & love,
Mom, Dad & Czar
Hi Sarah, We are so happy to see your posting “Happy 4th of July” to Everyone.
Hi Sarah M.,
Mei-Mei misses you so much yesterday @ your home & the party too (we all did) it was wonderful to see everyone (especially Grandma). We hope you guys have a good day try some of their local fruits that we don’t have @ home when you get a chance. LOL!
? ❤️ Aunt, ? Uncle & ? ? Emily
Thanks for the update! I’m glad you found the ice cream!! Happy 4th of July! Love Mom Dad and Ryan
Oh my goodness! I know Nayla LOVED talking to the vendor with the spices. My fingers are crossed that she is bringing something home. That sounds like a lot of action for the day. I can only imagine it was interesting hearing the perspective of the influence of the US as it pertains to the people of Nicaragua. Amazing how international travel opens your awareness. That sounds like it was a great experience. We cannot wait to hear more. Nayla, Cesar looks for you every time the door opens but we are all pitching in to give him a little extra loving (even your Dad is petting him…shock and awe 😉 ). Today is the 4th and you know where we will be but it will not be the same without you. We love you to the moon and back and can’t wait to hear more from you all about the trip. Your entire group is making those of us at home so very proud. Keep up the great work you all. Looking forward to the next update. We love and miss you Nayla!
Mom, Dad, Adarah and Cesar
Sara G,
We hope you’re doing well! Happy 4th of July!! ? We saw you in the pictures, you look good. Have fun& stay safe- we love you!!
Love,
Tia Yvonne, Uncle Joel, Yelena?, James, Julie, Penny? & Nickel?
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