Today, on our first free day, we woke up to a great but very tiring hike to La Cascara Estanzuela. The waterfall left us completely speechless, it was the most amazing, breathtaking moment. Not all of us swam but everyone that went had a blast, it was honestly the best way to have our free day. Those who did not go to the waterfall stayed and caught up on their sleep so that sounds like it was also nice, they had time to call their families so that sounds nice as well.
I went to the waterfall, the hike to the waterfall took us about 2 hours so yes it was super tiring. We would keep walking for directions but the thing was that everyone we asked said about the same thing (“just about 3 km more”) so we just kept being lied to which was pretty funny. We ended up reaching the waterfall and when we were able to hear the waterfall but not see it, everyone started running towards the water with huge grin on there face. Then we got there and ran into the water but no one expected the water to be freezing cold so everyone screamed! Later on we got used to the water so we began to swim to the water falling and felt it on our face. We spent a nice 2 hours in the waterfall, and then decided to be on our way and it was another 2 hours tough hike again.
Even though the hike was so long it didn’t matter because everyone that went said it was 100% worth it! 🙂
After the hike we went to get ice cream, which was delicious, and then we got to the hostel and started preparing for the CAP Presentation tomorrow. The CAP Presentation is basically about a community action project that we are presenting to the school we are helping and the organization that is helping us.
Then we went to dinner and had Gallo Pinto y Maduro y Huevos con Chorrizo and it was really delicious. Finally we went to our nightly meeting and I passed on the role to Josh.
Today was a great day and hopefully the rest of the days will be the same 🙂
Hey Connor,
Getting up early and working until sundown must be exhausting and rewarding at the same time. Seeing how underprivileged people depend on the dump for their survival makes us realize how lucky we all are here at home. Take it all in. This experience will change you in ways you don’t even know yet. Can’t wait to see you. Luv and miss you.
Pa & Noni
The waterfall is beautifully amazing!!! I look forward to reading about the community action project.
Olvia G, it was wonderful hearing from you & I’m sorry that you missed out on the waterfall 🙁
Hi! Jasmine it was great to talk to you yesterday! What a great
Surprise! Right now I am typing with my phone as Shaan and I wait
For Aaren and then we will go to grandma and Papas. What you are
Experiencing now is life with a sense of struggle but also purpose and
joy. Make every moment last! Love from all of us! xxoo
I didn’t forget to post, I definitely was waiting for your FREE day and was so excited to hear from Josh! We love you and so happy you are having a splendid time in Nicaragua! The scene is so beautiful here, but I cannot see you Josh. Did you stay home?
I know you are all having a great time! Early rising and long days, you will cherish these memories forever and can pass along stories to your kids and grandkids. (I know you aren’t thinking of that yet – good!)
Josh, I love you and enjoyed hearing from you but those International fees! $100+ dollars – yikes! Cafe here you come!
I am looking forward to today’s post, in the mean time back to work. 🙂
Hugs!