If I learned anything today, it would be that there are a lot of corrupted politicians and that the Nicaraguan revolution was very tragic and emotional, But to hear about this made me more aware of the struggles people go through and opened my eyes to reality. Well on that note lets talk about today, politics day. So I’m Joshua Raju, leader of the day and waking up early in the morning was rough but I managed. So at 6:30, I woke everyone up for breakfast and we had pancakes with bananas, which was so good. After that we walk back to the hostel where we did the seminar about politics and how president Daniel Ortega was elected even though he was accused of being corrupt; however, he wasn’t the worst candidate. We also learned that people voted for him because he helped the economy and helped Nicaragua develop even more. We discussed about how in elections, people will have to choose their best choice, despite all the political controversy.
Then we got ready for our CAP (Community Action Project) presentation to the Organizations we are going to work with, including the Frabretto school. The first part of our project was gardening development. We are going to clean up the Garden at the Frebretto school in La Cruces. We are going to clean the rocks out and start it anew by adding more plants and garden areas and also growing a tree for shade. The second project is focusing on nutritional education and hygiene.
After that we went to the Museum of Heroes where our guest speaker, Dona Mina told us her story of the Nicaragua revolution and how she was a part of it fighting for freedom, being conflicted by the opposing sides and that all she went through. It was an emotional and sad story but I was glad that she told us and I was grateful to be able to here it. After that we went to go eat lunch where we had multiple choices but I had rice beef and some veggies with some juice.
After that we went back to the hostel where we talked about our CAP action planning and we made the groups for the first and second project. I’m working with gardening development and helping to build a garden box that will be about a meter high with chicken wire being it’s fence. After that some people went to buy material for our projects while others, including my group, worked on different parts of the garden. My group, which was Connor, Abdul, and I, started work on the garden by contacting a carpenter and making the plans for it and are currently working on the design because the first one went over our budget. After this awesome time, we are going to have dinner and tonight I will pass the torch to the next Leader of the day, but I hope you enjoyed the post. So thank you guys, bye!
P.S Mom, Darby, dad and the rest of the family, I just want to say I love you guys and can’t wait to tell you of my adventures
P.P.S. shout out to Nia for helping out with the photos.
– Joshua Raju
P.P.P.S Oh and just now we got plants and soil for the garden and we moved it to the balcony for later use!
I am so excited that you all are working on your CAP now and think this will be something the community will value overall. Josh, you did a great job on your blog post (even though you didn’t edit, sorry the teacher in me) and it sounds like you learned a great deal about the corrupt politics in another country. It seems many politicians have a lot to learn about being honest and USA isn’t alone in this.
I hope you all are looking forward to having “green thumbs,” after your CAP. Are you planning to use any edible plants for the community to have as a food resource?
Is that a tire Mr. Denton is dropping down to a group of you on the lower level?
Josh, we all love you too, your sister says hello too and she loves you. Missing you and sending energy to you all, you’re going to need it! 🙂
Hey Connor,
I hope you are having a blast. Your trip sounds like a lot of fun. I bet you are glad that you have to wake up so early everyday. 🙂 We all miss you so much! I can’t wait until you get back!
Vivian,
Your group seems to be learning that people all over the world have to pay attention to whatever political system is prevalent in their country. Electing officials sometimes means that you have to select the best candidate available and hope that they have your needs in mind. This is true everywhere, including the USA. We are fortunate that we, at least have a choice of candidates.
Hey group,
Is it possible to post more pictures of your activities?
Thuy & Corb
Happy 17th birthday to are big man,we love you so much
And so very proud of you.
Have fun on your trip can’t wait for you to return home .
Peace&. Blessing .
Love nana,big papa and all the family
Haaaaapppppyyyy Buuuurrrtthhhddaayyyy 22222222222222 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
And many moorrrreeee. Hurry home miss you. Luv you.
Wassup dulez happy. Birthday hope you have a great day love you and when you get back we gone celebrate . I’ll make sure to give you a shoutout on Instagram everyone misses you . Even Vince. Hope you have a great day out there though make sure you bring me back something and we have to see the planet of the apes when you get back too I’m just sad you won’t be here tomorrow to spend the day with you but as soon as you get back we can turn up.
July 9,1997 I was blessed with a wonderful son….you have proven to be an outstanding,trustworthy, and responsible young man…I am so proud to be your mother and happy with the person you are becoming….Keep up the good work son,although I am sad you aren’t here for your day I am very happy you are having a great experience there! LOVE YA…SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
To my dear niece, Nia, I am so happy you are enjoying yourself and I can’t wait until you get back home! I am counting down the days to see you! See you soon, hugs and kisses, Aunt Theresa 🙂
Nia! You’ve been there for over a week now and it looks like you are having fun! It looks fun from here too 🙂 enjoy yourself and see you soon! -Demetrius