Hello everybody, Welcome to Working like a local day,
Today we started our day by waking up at 4:30 and getting prepared for working like a local. We traveled to a local organic farm in Nicaragua. Once we arrived at the farm, we were greeted by the two farmers who ran the farm and they treated us to a great breakfast before our day got started. Once we finished our breakfast we broke up into groups. We had four groups; The first group made fertilizer out of cow manure, the second group was creating a house using bamboo; the third group had to cut down huge bamboo trees and walk them to the house ; and the last group had to plant trees in a sector of the farmland. This activity was eye opening to all of us because we realize how hard they work for their money and how they don’t get paid enough for the hard labor they do . This hard work made people realize the exhaustion and difficulties that go into creating a living in Nicaragua.
After working, We returned to the hostal to have lunch and which they made chicken and beans for us and fresh cantelope juice. After lunch, We had a seminar about our Community Action Project and which we gave ideas to figure out ways to help make there school a better and safe learning environment. After we had are discussion about are Community Project are head leader Silvan lead us into a Human Rights conversation which we discuss the human rights and the rules of as a American. Once we finish are meeting we had dinner and got ready for tutoring prep that we had scheduled at 6:00 at the elementary of Nicaragua. Today was a very special day because we got see how it was to work like a local and we also got teach kids.
I will be ending this blog on that note and we hope you guys enjoy it and we appreciate your comments, Much Love from the Matagalpa Global Glimpse Family.
WOW sounds like an amazing day!
Hi Maddi-
I woke up early and am having my coffee in my birthday mug, and now to see your picture makes for a perfect start to my day. I am so happy to see you smiling with mud ( is that mud? hmmm, I did read about manure making) on your hands contributing to a local community. I am super proud of you. I miss you so much but look forward everyday to reading these blogs to see what amazing things all of you are doing. Soak it all in.
Also, every time Victoria sees a “big Airplane” she says hi Maddi and waves. All is good here. Love and Miss you oxox Love Mom
Hi Bryant!
Wow, I will need you to help with planting at my house now. Lots of great information and life experience on the many things that could go into running a business. I’m wondering what you planted that day? Thank you to the farmers that took care of you guys that day! 4:30am!
Love Aunty Christina
We’re all thinking about you and your group, Working as a local and exploring those connections between sustenance, work, education ,labor issues… Must be exhausting but we are so impressed with this program as these experiences will give you a strong foundation for meaningful problem solving . And deeper connections (so similar to your Nana’s experiences) Keep going Mari. miss you love m.d.k.m.d.
Abby, mom and I are so excited to read about, and see photos of, what you and your group have been doing. Such a packed schedule, working dawn ’til dusk, you all must be intellectually fulfilled but physically exhausted by the end of the day!
We’re visiting Bev, Bill and Charley and will see grandpa and nana today. Everyone has been asking about you and hoping that you are having a wonderful experience. We’re all looking forward to reading a blog penned by you – hint hint! We’d love to hear from you so drop us a line when you have a moment. P.S. Mom loves the photos too!
Bye for now! Love, mom and dad
Hi Jazz!!! I finally get to see you in a picture…. THANK GOD, I was getting sad. lol. So 4:30 am wake up time huh whewww, hope you didn’t fall asleep on the farm…. lol… Just think the knowledge you gained yesterday you can bring home for our garden and teach dad a few things…. 😉 I’m sure you loved that Cantelope Juice too! I hope you’re having fun and taking it all in…. Oh and I checked out the hostel you’re staying at and I hope you laid in the hammocks they have in the outside garden area….. 🙂 Looks so relaxing….
I LOVE & MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Mom……
Hi my Princess Jazmine, finally we get to see your beautiful face and your bright smile!!! You and the Glimpsers were up bright and early…WOW…4:30 and working??? So proud of YOU! I look forward to seeing the pictures and reading what each day consist of. You are definitely growing each day you are there. I know you are taking this all in and I know you are going to teach us so much when you come home. Continue to learn and have fun!!!
Love and miss you,
Grandpa & Nana
Hi my Princess Jazmine, finally we get to see your beautiful face and that bright smile!!! You and your group were up bright and early…WOW…4:30 and working. So proud of YOU! I look forward to seeing the pictures and reading what each day consist of. You are definitely growing each day you are there. I know you are taking it all in and I know you are going to teach us so much when you come home. Continue to learn and have fun!!!
LOVE & MISS YOU,
Grandpa & Nana
Hi Bryant,
I loved reading this article today of all the things you all did!! You all are doing such a great job!! We are thinking of you you everyday can’t wait to talk to you !!!
Love,
Mom
Hello Bryant ,
Early morning…sounds like a Sunday market work day. Another great day for you…love hearing about your day . Hope you are doing well and making memories you will remember for a lifetime.
Lots of love sending your way.
Dad & Tracey
Hi Maddi and fellow Glimpers,
We all look forward to your blogs and pictures everyday! You are all doing a great job helping and learning from the people in Matagalpa. The people there look like they are also enjoying all of you as you embark on this special journey.
Baylee and Charlie have an overnight play date as your parents went out of town for 1 night. Keep laughing, smiling and learning. We think of you all the time. Love you, M&P, Baylee, Charlie too.
Hello Miss Maddi!
Thank you to your fellow Counselors and students for posting such descriptive blogs and wonderful candid pictures. It gives us a true, ” glimpse” into other parts of our world!
Maddi, you never cease to surprise us, experience everything you can because your time will go fast. Everything here is fine including your Alameda De Las Pulgas family ha ha. Another day has already passed since this blog came out, but it sounds like they are going to make a morning person out of you after all! Be well and enjoy!
Jazmine,
Hello my love! It is so good to see your beautiful face right now. Your pic is great! I think of you all the time and i look at the moon at night hoping that you are looking at it too. Cant wait to hear your stories and see you again. I bet you are enjoying yourself! Before i forget, your book will be here tomorrow! Love you.
God is with you so I know you are safe. My 1 and only Brown eyed girl.
Hi Bryant
Glad you are enjoying and adjusting, time will fly by and you will be home. Now I know who can help me plant❤️?
Love
Skip and judy
Hope you are having fun. I want you to know I’m proud of you and I love you with all my heart.
Hello Bryant,
Love hearing about your day!! Not only did you work on the farm but also you were involved with the local kids! Very cool!! I know you are making great memories! Be safe!
Aunt Barbara and Uncle Larry
Super super cool bugs!!! I guess the real BACKSWEAT started today ?. Miss you lots!!! Just like everyone else, I look forward to seeing every post from your trip love you babe
Hi Lauren
Sound like you and your fellow Glimpsers had a full day filled with new experiences! Love reading the blogs and seeing the pictures so that we feel connected to what your days are like. Hope you are enjoying the food and local culture and practicing your Spanish :).
Love u! Mom, Dad, Eric & Barney
Samantha!
Wow, you woke up at 4:30? That’s amazing COMMITMENT! Working Like a Local Day had such a big impact on me, I’m glad your experience was so eye opening and it looks like you all had so much fun working! The work you all did sounds so cool and different — I can’t believe you all had a smile on despite working with cow manure. I’m excited to see your CAP come to life and to continue to follow the blogs!
With BIG Love,
Kristen
Roshni, sounds so exciting! Can’t believe you woke up so early – didn’t think that was possible (jk jk) – at least now I know! We have been reading your adventures everyday and sharing them with nana Nani. Lots of wedding planning has been going on, we have been meeting every evening and someone always asks what your latest blog has been been about! By the time you come back, the house will be painted a new color! Can’t wait to read more from you tomorrow!
Love didi
Hi Quincy,
So bummed that I missed both your call attempts.. I never notice my windows phone … I turned my other one on so I can hear calls, 510-458-4744
Sounds like you are exhausted but having fun!
Love you tons
Dad
Hey Bryant,
I was honestly was tired after reading all the activities you guys did this day! You lost me at waking up at 4:30am…lol
Seriously though, I was excited to see you in the photos. I’m sure you are overwhelmed with knowledge by now, but there is still so much more to learn on this journey. Have fun and continue to be a blessing to the people of Nicaragua. They will teach you things but you will also teach them valuable life lessons as well, just by being there. I love you and can’t wait to hear all the details of your trip that the blog didn’t capture.
-Aunt Reka
I want to express thank to you and your whole team for the time and support you are giving to my community. I do hope you gain some satisfaction in knowing through your efforts the community will always remember your smile and generosity. I wish you the best in your future. Love, Haydee Talavera
Hey maddawggg
I’m not sure if my other comment went through but if not these pictures are amazing! I hope all of our shopping trips to get supplies for this trip were worth it, missing you more and more everyday I have so many stories to tell and I’m sure you do too! I love youu stay safe and have so much fun.