Sarah in Nica
Monday, July 23, 2012
Photo Class Exhibition
La Finca Hermandad
After the orientation, we took a 3 hour hike around and through the coffee fields. We got to see different varieties of coffee as well as bananas. Also, we took a detour through the jungle in order to get a closer look at the surrounding flora and fauna. The jungle trail was muddy and steep. To make matters worse the dense vegetation darkened our vision and made the hike doubly tough. But the kids were great sports, perhaps better than some of us adults. They helped each other up and down and didn’t bat an eyelash if/when they fell and became covered in mud. Throughout our jaunt in the jungle, we were asked to remain silent (or as quiet as possible) to increase our chances of seeing some wildlife. We were able to see and hear all sorts of birds and insects. I was a little dissapointed we didn’t spot any monkeys, but our guide told us we weren’t quite quiet enough, and mostly likely they had retreated a bit. Having a guide really made a difference as the kids could have all their questions answered: “What kind of a flower is that? What does that bird eat etc.”

By the end of the day we were wet, muddy, and tired. Regardless, everyone had smiles on their faces. The ride back down the mountain was just as amusing and on the bus ride back to La Chispa, the kids couldn’t stop talking about what was their favorite flower, or which bird had the prettiest song. I hope it was a day they will remember for a long time... I know I will.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
My weekend in Granada.
This weekend I went to Granada to visit my sister. I left late Friday afternoon on a bus headed for Managua. The bus ride was very long. Here in Nica, there are no regular bus stops, the bus will pick you up anywhere along its route, so we stopped constantly, stretching a 3 hour ride into an almost 4 hour ride. By the time I got to Managua it was pitch black and raining and I just ended up taking an expensive taxi ride from Managua to Granada.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012
First Days of Photography Class
Today we worked on symbolism and afterwards the students did an activity where they got to practice taking photos. In pairs, they were given 4 emotions to represent in photographs. They had a great time! They could take the cameras anywhere they wanted and take as many photos as possible. The next class they will get to see each others photos and guess what emotions are represented.
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Abandonado |
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Enamorado |
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La Esperanza |
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Orgullo |
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La Soledad |
Monday, July 9, 2012
My Weekend at Nereyda's House
I had a great time playing games with Michael, he has a tremendous imagination and is very perceptive. I got to experience my first beer in Nicaragua and when I opened it during dinner, Michael asked "are you going to get drunk?" I couldn't stop laughing. Minor is a sweetheart and smiles all the time. I can't wait to see them again Wednesday when we visit on the bibliomovil.
On Sunday returned by bus to La Chispa. The rain was something fierce. It rained all day and all night. In my house, we had to move the bed and my suitcases because the rain bore hole in the zinc roof. I spent the evening chatting with my host mom, Fatima. I really love living with her and Gema. I call it the "house of never-ending laughter." Everyone is always laughing and the really full of life.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
A beautiful view!
The morning began with a torrential rainstorm. The wind blew so hard that I actually slept with my arms over my head thinking that the wind might send the roof tumbling down on me. But by the time I woke up (6:30), the sun was out and the sky was clear- the perfect hiking weather.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Bibliomovil
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