Today has been a pretty crazy day. We started off by visiting the local basurero, the city dump. We were told to mentally and physically prepare ourselves for this activity because of the harsh conditions we would witness. Dressed in long sleeves, long pants, and rubber boots- we were on our way. We first met with Doña Francisca, who works in the dump. She is Global Glimpse’s only contact with the Esteli City Dump. She was a very nice and humble woman, willing to answer all our questions. We asked her what her aspirations were and she said she wanted her youngest son Christian to go to college. He walks 1.5 hours to his high school and back everyday.
It really put our education into perspective and reminded us not to take school for granted. We have so many opportunities given to us in the United States, while some people in the world have no educational opportunities at all.
Walking through the basurero was a huge eye-opening experience. Everything about it was tough, whether it was the smell or the difficult working conditions. We saw men and women scavenging through the rubble, in order to find materials they could sell. They got very little reward for all of their hard work.
Throughout the whole day, I was really proud of our group. They handled this situation very seriously and respected everyone in the community. I am so grateful for this opportunity to have been El Líder Del Día.
We ended our day with our usual nightly meeting and had a birthday surprise for Sneha! We all sang happy birthday and enjoyed some delicious Nicaraguan birthday cake!
Hey jackilin v hope you having fun miss you ): but call soon (:
Jacklin * ahha
Hey Faith!!! I saw Jo’s comment HAHA it was so funny. I check the blogs like everyday :-(. I miss you!! Even though I want you to come back to SJ I really hope you’re having a good time and experiencing new things! Love youuuu
Hello Terra Vo and to all of your Group.
This is your dad, I am so glad and so excited having a daughter like you aim and take charge do whatever it take to make your life worth while cause other peoples in the world they just dont have the best things like we do in the US.
We are christian, bring out our heart to everyone with love out there, do the best as you could enjoy with this great experiences while you having.
Tell all your friends and your associates leaders we love and prayer for you all
have a wonderful trip and come back safe.
God Bless.
Dad…Michael Vo.
Olivia Stubblefield
How beutiful to see people smile despite their hardships. Olivia, you have what it takes to keep your Nicaraguan new friends smiling. Enjoy the uniqueness of what you see. Keep smiling. We saw the latest pictures and they are great. We miss. Be safe and God Bless. Love GmmaI and GpaIto.
Omg happy 17 birthday sister , you may not be with us rn but I’m still gonna eat your Cake haha jk but hope you have a great day Jacklyn V. So big now ): time flies quick quick haha miss you (:?
I can’t believe you wrote this… It’s so good! It’s t-3 days until your birthday and it sucks you won’t be here but I know you’ll have fun celebrating it there in Nicaragua. We all miss you. Hope you’re having a good time and learning lots about yourself and the people there. Can’t wait to see you again soon!