Today was our first full day in Estelí, and we can now officially say we know the city – after all, we did walk its entirety on foot! The theme of the day was “history” so we started by learning a bit about Nicaraguan history – from the FSLN and the Sandinista movement to present day. Students were asked to ponder, “How important is history in the development of a country and how does it relate to the now in the lives of its people?”
To see traces and elements of what we learned, we visited the Museum of Estelí, admired the sprawling murals throughout the city, and talked to locals in the open-air market about their daily work. Here are a few pictures from our tour of the city. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Beautiful murals throughout the city
Museum of Estelí
Students also got the chance to try somewhat of a Nicaraguan staple – gallo pinto. A mixture of fried beans, onions, and rice! We loved it so much, we turned it into a chant. When I say “gallo,” you say “pinto!” “Gallo!” “PINTO!”
Students enjoying breakfast – eggs, gallo pinto, and plantains!
Hi Brittany, we miss you already! Any mosquito bites yet? It’s feel so good to see your photo and read your daily activities. The breakfast looks yummy. Hope you have a load of fun, enjoy your stay and learn something. Lots of love from Mom, Dad and Chelle.
Hi Brittany! Keep your head up and keep hunting for adventure!
Food looks great! Hi Brittany, Destiny, and Heather, WE ALL MISS YOU! Have a wonderful time and thank you for keeping us posted! <3 <3
Thanks Jazmine and Austen for following them up!
Brittany’s mom 🙂
Mike–Looks like plenty of food! We’ll celebrate your adventure with some beans and rice tonight.
Enjoy! Dad
Sorry you missed this day Miranda – the history of Nica and its efforts towards a more just society were a formative part of my political development and I hope that you are able to really get a sense of that history during this trip. I am glad your foot is not more badly hurt and that you are having a good time. We miss you, but are managing to muddle along despite that.
xo fer
Hi Kevin! Having a good time? We all miss you here! Have a wonderful time!