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  • Sandino Says Farewell

    Sandino Says Farewell

    One last photo under a portrait of Augusto Sandino

  • Chilling at the Beach

    Chilling at the Beach

    Excited for the trip home.

  • Water Level

    Water Level

    Taking in the sites and the cool breeze on an otherwise hot day on Lake Nicaragua.

  • Island Hopping

    Island Hopping

    We cruised through the islands on three boats admiring the wildlife and large homes. Plenty of islands are for sale. Nicaraguan island for under 500K...

  • Walk the Plank

    Walk the Plank

    Heading out to the boats on Lake Nicaragua for an island tour.

  • Traditional Ride in a Traditional City

    Traditional Ride in a Traditional City

    We took horse drawn carriages around Granada and then down to the lake.

  • The Last Day

    The Last Day

  • Evening Stroll

    Evening Stroll

    Returning to our hotel after dinner out in Granada.

  • Last Minute Shopping

    Last Minute Shopping

    T-shirts and lots of other junk, I mean stuff, for sale this afternoon in Granada.

  • In Motion

    In Motion

    Kirk showing great form on one of the ten zip-lines that took us all down through the canopy.

  • Ready for Action

    Ready for Action

    After a week of hard work we were all ready for some fun this morning.

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  • Farewell Fives

    Farewell Fives

    Our students made a tunnel for the children to pass through with the small gift bag of school supplies we provided.

  • One Community

    One Community

    After a week together we felt like one community.

  • Final Thoughts

    Final Thoughts

    Alex and Tess spoke on behalf of the Crystal students bring tears to their and my eyes.

  • Joining In

    Joining In

    Our students join in as three local girls perform a dance.

  • Talents

    Talents

    Will and Alex kindly volunteered to perform for the local children.

  • Nicaragua Mia

    Nicaragua Mia

    As part of our farewell, our students sang Nicaragua Mia for the school community and were quickly joined by the whole school.

  • Domingo Presides

    Domingo Presides

    After finally reaching the ridge we took in views of the surrounding area with Don Eric's horse, Domingo.

  • Home in the Woods

    Home in the Woods

    This home is only accessible by walking trails--steep walking trails. The children who live here are eager students at the school that we are helping to build.

  • Poultry Welcome

    Poultry Welcome

    Stepping out of the forrest and jungle we were greeted by a flock of chickens at a home tucked away, accessible only by walking.

  • Jungle Tunnel

    Jungle Tunnel

    We continued to travel through tunnels of large leafed trees.

  • What Goes Down Must Come Up

    What Goes Down Must Come Up

    After descending the valley it was time to begin our ascent.

  • Flower Finca

    Flower Finca

    A flower finca (farm) deep in the valley. Over mother's day they were working 24-hours a day for two days to provide flowers to mothers in Managua and Matagalpa. Everything is carried in and out of this property.

  • Cabbage Valley

    Cabbage Valley

    A hillside with 1,500 cabbage plants.

  • Local Farmer and Guide

    Local Farmer and Guide

    This wonderful man met us on the trail and toured us through the valley from crop to crop.

  • Coffee Hills

    Coffee Hills

    Coffee was the main crop in this part of the valley.

  • Future Jewelry

    Future Jewelry

    Mr. Hutchinson shows off the seeds that we used as beads in jewelry making.

  • First Stop

    First Stop

    We started our tour at a farm close to school that grows coffee plants from seed.

  • Deep in the Valley

    Deep in the Valley

    A home perched on the hill where the formal road ends. From here we continued further into the valley.

  • Our Host

    Our Host

    Don Eric is the local leader on whose land the school is being built. He proudly led us through the community of around 150 people.

  • Starting our Walk

    Starting our Walk

    The main activity today was a tour of the local community. The tour was a challenging hike with some of the most rewarding views and stories that I have ever encountered.

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  • Even More Meta

    Even More Meta

    Tess takes a photo. I take a photo of her photo. Mr. Hutchinson takes a photo of me taking a photo of Tess's photo. Sra. Sargent takes a photo of Mr. Hutchinson taking a photo of me taking a photo of Tess's photo. Mind blown.

  • Retro Meta

    Retro Meta

    Tess goes retro with the polaroid. I get meta taking a picture of the picture.

  • Looking Down on Town

    Looking Down on Town

    Later this afternoon we headed to the lookout point above town.

  • The Founder Speaks

    The Founder Speaks

    After lunch we briefly heard from Patrick Rincon, co-founder of Seeds of Learning.

  • Helping Hands

    Helping Hands

    Today was another chance for students to teach crafts including friendship bracelets.

  • Masons in Training

    Masons in Training

    Callum and Pat were among the first students to try their hand at laying bricks for the school kitchen.

  • Comfy Seat

    Comfy Seat

    All sorts of things become comfortable during a long work day.

  • Who Needs Fifa?

    Who Needs Fifa?

    We have international soccer without them.

  • Flipping Out

    Flipping Out

    Kirk shows off his gymnastic talents.

  • Breaking Stereotypes

    Breaking Stereotypes

    Yesterday the women were amazed to see men in the kitchen. Today the Nicaraguan boys learned that girls can play rough too.

  • Starting Class

    Starting Class

    Sra. Sargent kicks off the soccer game during our "all school" P.E. class.

  • The Field

    The Field

    A gorgeous field above the school with views (and ant hills).

  • Too Cool

    Too Cool

    Now good friends we can play around with a "too cool" high five.

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  • A Light on the Hill

    A Light on the Hill

    A large cross remains lit on the hillside throughout the evening.

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