FEBRUARY 15, 2017
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TRADITIONAL ART The boys created Nicaraguan traditional art in the form of tapetes de aserrin. The art consists of large rectangle shapes filled with dyed sawdust.
A LOVELY SPOT We’re staying right on the water in cabins terraced into the hillside—it’s a lovely spot (with slightly different roommates than our boys expected ... a lizard here, a large bug there). Boys enjoyed swimming in the crater lake and relaxing on the patio during their free time.
LAST NIGHT IN LEÓN The boys enjoyed their last night in León with a full-fledged fiesta. Hosted by the homestay families, the celebration consisted of a live band, enchilada dinner, two piñatas, and plenty of dancing. BAKER M. POSTS: I turned 13 about two days ago. But this birthday wasn’t a normal birthday. It was a Nicaraguan birthday. It was celebrated by all of my friends and my teachers and we had lots of fun and cake. But it was very different celebrating in Nicaragua with my friends than at home with my family. I enjoyed spending time with my friends but I really did miss my family. The thing is, Nicaraguan people were so nice that each new place sang and wished me a happy birthday. I think I had the Spanish version of happy birthday sung to me at least three times, and I had a piñata. Even though I missed my parents, I was welcomed and celebrated by my friends and the Nicaraguan people.
FINAL GOODBYE We packed up early this morning to say a final goodbye to our host families.
STOP IN MASAYA On the way to Laguna de Apoyo, we stopped in Masaya, which is a quaint town with a large artisanal market. While this is mostly supported by the tourist crowd now, the market has been around for a long time. I have no photographic evidence of your sons’ bargaining and shopping. However, I think you’ll see the fruits of their labor in the gifts and souvenirs that they bring home. After the market, we headed to lunch for at an all-you-can eat buffet and then, finished our drive to Laguna de Apoyo.
LAST DAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER The boys were hard at work this afternoon. Tasked with the job to make hanging wall objects out of wood pallets. The boys banded together with the leadership of local college students to complete the task.
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