Today’s adventure truly started with our trip to the market. When we arrived at the market we met with Don Rafael who is the Vice President of the board that governs the market. He talked to us about how the market was run and how the people in it sell their products and make their daily living. Then we were assigned pairs and we went to different market stalls as part of a competition to see which group could sell the most stuff.
Briana and Mimi sold bananas like it was their job…which it was
Marshall and Matti selling fruit and vegetables with Doña Julia
After we finished up selling at the market, we went to Café de las Sonrisas eat lunch and meet with a man named Tio Antonio. He gave us a speech about how he arrived in Nicaragua, and how he established his roots in helping the physically disabled youths of Nicaragua. He emphasized how everyone deserves a chance in life regardless of their innate abilities. He exemplified the 3 C’s that Global Glimpse holds sooo dear in its heart. He left us with the message that being a boss means telling people what to do, but being a leader means making a relationship with people. We wrapped the day with English tutoring in which, along with teaching, we witnessed Amy’s fabulous dance skills! To any parents who are reading along with our daily adventures, we will be visiting an internet cafè en la mañana, so you may be receiving a call at some point tomorrow.
Getting ready to go out and WORK in the market
Thanking Tio Antonio for speaking to our group.
To end today’s blog, we leave you with this beautifully crafted inspirational moment that all of us glimpsers hold dear in our hearts and minds every single day of the trip that we have experienced so far since we got here 6 days ago, Jack’s jokes:
What do you get when a miner and a piano fall down a mineshaft?!
A FLAT MINER!
HA GET IT?! ITS A PUN!
Sorry, its kinda late and we’re tired.
Buenas Noches, Marshall and Jack.
Daddy, Jack and I read your trip blog every night together. We miss you a little less when we hear what you’ve been doing. We hope you can call us tomorrow! Hugs and kisses?
Hey Lily,
It sounds like you’re having so many new and interesting experiences. I hope you’re enjoying yourself, making friends, and getting some rest along with all of the growing and learning.
We miss you! I caught your mom and Jack reading in your bed and fighting over the duckies when I visited last night.
Hugs & Kisses!
Auntie Kim <3
* ducky ;p
Hey Betsy! We had our end of the year social today and you were so missed, so Thalia and Sokhun put your picture in a chair and gave you food too, so you were there in spirit!! You also won most shadiest for the inappropriate awards! LOL. Well we hope you are having a great time there! Also we have color guard everyday from 12-1 so look foward to that. See you in 8 days :))
Skye ???
The market sounds awesome! I wonder what it was that you sold, and if you spoke Spanish. Tio Antonio sounds interesting. I will be watching for your call!
Kayla-
I miss you and I hope you’re having a lot of fun and learning a lot in nicaragua! I got to babysit emmie and camilla without you and the music video for bad liar came out, I like it! I miss you and I love you!
-Maya
Hi Kristie,
Glad to know your adventure is going well. We all miss you. Wait for your call 😉
Kayla-
I really hope to hear your voice today but I’ll settle for an email. I love you and miss you so much. I enjoy hearing about all the interesting things you guys are doing each day.
Love You!
Mommy & Pai
Matti, It was so fantastic to hear your voice today!! I hope the free day was relaxing. You all have really earned some down time!! We miss you so much! Lovely to talk to you. Glad you are having fun!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Skye,
I love the musical humor at the end there. Uncle Tony showing you the ropes on the hustle southern style. Pretty sure you’re group slayed at the “Mercado” wasn’t that a fish? HA! I am enjoying your trip vicariously through you. I love you more than that, that.
Matti,
It was lovely to hear your voice today! So glad you are having fun! Hope your free day was relaxing and allowed you to recover; it sounds like you could all use some downtime. Hope tomorrow is interesting! Love you so much.❤❤❤❤
Buen hecho Marshall! It sounds like you are having an eye opening experience. Dad and I are in Utah so either call our cells or send an email. Besos. Mom.
Jack and Marshall – I loved the pun!
i don’t know if you ever get to read these on your trip but that sounds so fun!!! BG is awaiting your return hahahaah have fun dude