Monday Madness

            

 Today was another exciting day in Nicaragua. After the restful day we had yesterday, we came into this day with all the energy we had. The day started at 5:45am, to be able to leave by 6:45 for Centro De Fe. When we got there, the school gathered together for some daily announcements, and did some devotions. 

 

After chapel, we joined the grade 11’s in a Spanish/English class. We got paired with two Nicaraguans, and answered questions such as, “How many brothers and sisters do you have,” or “when did you become a Christian.” We had to answer them in Spanish, and they had to answer them in English. After class we had a forty minute break. At this time, Casey and I got a tour of Centro De Fe.  The Bottom floor of the school is where grades 1, 2, and 3 take place. Once we entered the area, all the kids ran up to us, hugged us, and wanted to take pictures with us. After we got through the crowd, we made our way upstairs where all the other grades took place. The classrooms were small, and there was only one wall separating the classrooms. After the tour, we made our back to where all the younger kids were to get to know them more. It was so loud, so crowded, and so hot; but we all loved every minute of it. After the break, we went to another class with the grade 11’s and discussed social media. This discussion was…interesting. It was a little difficult to understand the goal and to hear people talking.

 

After lunch, we made our way to a park where team games where played. We were all divided into eight different teams, and did a bunch of relay races. We did races such as the wheelbarrow race, Frisbee throw, a volley ball pass, and a beanbag race. Of course, it was probably the hottest day we have had yet. After the games, we snapped a few pictures and said goodbye until tomorrow. This team has bonded extremely well. We have made nick names for each other such as Slurps (Danica), Straws (Wes) and Sprouts (Casey). Each day brings something new into our lives, and we are always so excited to see what the next day has to offer.

~Danica