From Carmen:

Let’s explore Granada!! Vamos a explorar Granada!

Today was one of the most physical day we have ever had on this trip! Some of us started the day by going to the gym to exercise. A couple of hours later, we all got together and went for a bike tour. As a united team, we rode through the town and stopped by multiple places, including a lake and a cemetery. Throughout this adventure, we had the chance to sightsee as well as get a sense of how the population in Granada is living. Coming from another developing country (Cote d’ Ivoire), which according to general rankings is doing better than Nicaragua, I was not much surprised by the precarious conditions in which the general population lives in. However, I truly admired how the people would always find ways to keep a smile on their faces. This has made me think all along of the general saying that no matter what situation you are in, always keep a smile on your face, especially when there could people somewhere else experiencing worse.

           

Considering all these facts and experiences, I am truly glad to have decided to take this course. Nicaragua and the cities we have visited thus far (Managua and Granada) need students and individuals like us to come and help their citizens in any way we can. Personally, I am gaining more than I expected and feel very grateful. I cannot wait to see what we will be able to do next!