Today was Living like a Local Day, which meant that each of us were going to live off of $1 for the entire day. We started the day eating a simple dish of rice and beans with tortillas. Afterward, we spent our mornings with a family in the community Corinto Finca. All glimpsers were assigned to a household with another student and while there we worked alongside the family. Corinto Finca is an agricultural community, so many of us assisted the family in farming or prepping crops. We also helped with cooking and chores around the house. At the end of the field trip, we had a party with all of the families in the community.
Once we returned to the hostel, we prepped for our CAP presentation that we had a few hours later. As a whole group we presented our vision for the CAP to Juan Carlos, although we didn’t feel completely prepared, we ended up doing pretty well. Then we had a dinner of steamed bananas and beans. Shortly afterward, we went to tutor our English classes, and then we walked back to the hostel.
Being the first paired ELDDs of the trip, we had to work together to accomplish our goal of providing an engaging, yet safe, experience. Since, it was Living like a Local Day, we frequently reminded students not to use the basic comforts like iPods, cameras, and lights. Buckets and bowls were provided today for showering like a local.
Although all of us were challenged to step beyond our comfort zone, everyone enjoyed the experience of living in a lower resource setting.
Glimpsers giving Juan Carlos a “glimpse” of our vision regarding CAP.
Bringing firewood to warm our hosts’ families’ hearts.
Getting a taste of the daily “grind” in making corn tortillas.
Hello Travelers! Wow $1.00 for 1 day. I wish each of you could of had a part of this blog, and each write about it. I’m very anxious to hear about this day and every day from my granddaughter Angelina. Hello Angie! Grammy, Pop and I send our love to you! We can’t wait to hear about your next adventure!
Aly, We MISS you as we gather in Paso Robles for Annie and Brad’s Wedding!!!
Hi Aly, Hope you’re having a FABULOUS experience!!!! We’re missing you SOOO much this week-end! It’s just not the same without your smiling face 🙂 Hugs and Kisses-From Uncle Jim & Aunt Debbie XOXO
Miss you here! Hope you are having a great, fulfilling experience!! -Courtney
Wish you were here! Hope you’re having fun! – Derek & Jenna
I have not been taking care of Kim K for you… Sorry. <3 Katie
I’m sure all the parents would love these glimpsers to come home and continue “living like a local” Jinotegan, doing chores and cooking :).
Sophia – Can’t wait to taste those tortillas you learned to make when you get back! XOXO
Sounds like you all learned how to be frugal and enjoyed the simpler things in life. Life at a different pace!❤️ I’m so happy that you will have these experiences and lessons from this trip. I’m sorry about late blog my girl, Angelina Rivera but while you were having a slower pace in life I was at top speed trying to get things done. Lol anyways I love you sooo babe and can’t wait to hug you soon!❤️☺️‼️⭐️
Yeah Steven! Congrats on co-writing the blog man! Hope your learning loads!!!
AWESOME BLOG!! MISS YA TONS, STEVEN!
-brinto
Jazlyn, you & your group looks like you are doing a great job!!