¡ HOLA! NICARAGUA
A FIELD TRIP BLOG
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
BY SARAH ROGGERO, Spanish Teacher AARON MULLEN, Director of Community & Inclusion
TOUCHDOWN IN NICARAGUA
Pollo a la plancha con arroz made for an amazing first meal in León. The restaurant was scenic and the food tasty.
We touched down in Nicaragua and bused to our destination, the city of León. En route to lunch, the boys got a beautiful view of Volcano Momotombo.
Last February, 33 students and four teachers headed to Nicaragua for Intersession. We partnered with Viviendas León, a local San Francisco non-profit who has spent more than 20 years providing opportunities for language learning, service work, and cultural exchange in and around the colonial city of León. During the week, we stayed with host families in the Fundeci neighbor- hood, stepping into downtown León each morning for language classes and cultural activities. We spent our afternoons in the rural Goyena commu- nity right outside of the city, learning woodworking and piñata-making skills to help with their community projects. For many, the week in Nicaragua was a highlight of the year. We drew upon our minds to consider the experience of others, our hearts to care for and support each other, used our hands to put service into action, and pushed our voices to speak in Spanish. The following is the running blog from our journey.
NEW CONNECTIONS The host families sweetly greeted the boys. A warm smile and hug brought light to a new connection.
THE SUN SETS After a full travel day and a few activities, the Cathedral squad is exhausted. We look to recharge for tomorrow’s trip to Downtown León and our community project work. Buenas Noches!
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