Here are a few more pictures, taken by Tasha Friesen, from the Caribbean Coast. Emily, David, Sophia, Emma relax on the dock in Pearl Lagoon. Josiah hugging Pamela Mira enjoying this spot with her Mommy Natalie drives toward…
A very bumpy, fun and wet (at least for Wade and Jesse) from Pearl Lagoon to a local Garifuna village. Sophie and Brianne enjoying a kayak ride. Luke preparing to play soccer. He is pictured in front of a typical house…
In addition to regular Spanish classes this week and our Monday Reunion gathering, we had two wonderfully special encounters. Padre Cardenal makes a point to our students as Brianne, Lucas, and Molly listen in. On Tuesday, May 12, we were privileged to meet with and hear Padre…
Friday, May 8 was a full day for the group in the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. We all fit comfortably in a small bus for the hour long ride. We first spent time in “Old Managua,” particularly Revolution Plaza, where we were led in a guided tour…
Students did well over the first weekend with their host families dealing with nerves, communication, getting to know family members, new food and new surroundings. Lunes/Monday – Students began their Monday-Thursday daily routine of morning Spanish instruction. Morning Spanish Instruction Morning Spanish Instruction…
Our wonderful 2015 SST Nicaragua group! This morning we packed up our bags from Casa San Juan and headed to Casa Goshen in Jinotepe, where we live. We will gather at this house every Monday for lunch, and a…
Enjoying AC in the conference room of Casa San Juan. Today was our first full day getting oriented to SST, Nica, and strengthening Spanish speaking skills. The day started off with a thunderstorm, the first day of rain as we near the rainy season…this brought a wonderful…
Bienvenidos a Nicaragua Goshen College Students! About 7:30 p.m. Managua time students arrived safely and navigated through customs and baggage claim smoothly. Students are now settling in to the guesthouse, Casa San Juan, for a couple of days of orientation and adjusting to the heat, sights and…
Josiah is waiting for our wonderful students to arrive!…
