Day 1 – June 16
5:17am
Here I go; a journey to a new beginning. We just boarded the plane. I got the middle seat between two older people I don’t know. My day so far has been exciting. I’m talking to all the members on my Trek team and I’m glad to take this journey with them. We played cards at the airport but then had to stop to get checked in. we went through security and they certainly did their job. They had the full body scan and then they felt my head. It was very pointless; I’m not going to have a weapon in my head. We then went to the bathroom. Everything was so fancy. They had plastic on the toilet and after I was done the toilet switched plastic! It was so amazing. I’m on the plane now and this will be my first time. Can this seat belt be tighter! I am chewing gum and we are about to take off in 2 minutes. We are moving now! :o Wish me luck!
Love, Jasmine Smyles
5:39 am
Again! Again! I love planes now. That was so much fun. But correct me if I’m wrong aren’t you suppose to have your cell phone off while the plane is taking off. Well this man next to me doesn’t seem to know that.
Jasmine Smyles
11:55 am
It’s 11:55am in Miami, Florida that means it is 10:55am in Chicago. I am by the window this time. I can’t wait to take pictures of the clouds. They are gorgeous. They make you appreciate the smallest but beautiful things in life. I am so happy to go to Nicaragua. We are on our way to the capital Managua. I thank buildOn and Sara for letting me be able to experience this opportunity. We just took off and flew over Miami and we’re flying over Central America now (I believe). All I could say is WOW! There is so much more to the world. This flight definitely allowed me to see it. Everything is so beautiful. I am truly blessed. I will encourage everyone to get out their comfortable place in Chicago, because they are missing out on another world.
Jasmine Smyles
5:00 pm
We finally made it. We’re in the hotel and I’m just elated. I was speaking a little Spanish and I did feel proud of myself. They are so nice and very welcoming. I’m sharing a room with Tamara, she’s cool. I can’t wait to eat dinner. This is a beautiful place. I need to experience more of the world because I love this.
Smyles
10:02 pm
I’m about to go to bed. We are going to explore the town tomorrow and go to the village Wednesday. We had dinner and it was very delicious. I finish all my food even all the vegetables; such as squash, onions, peppers, carrots, okra, green beans (I think) and other ones I’m not sure the names of. There was also beans and rice which were good. I didn’t even taste the beans. However, my favorite part of the meal was the chicken and fries. It was delicious. I was so honored that they welcomed us and they were able to give us that wonderful food. When we came back to the hotel we just played cards and relax. I know it’ll be a day full of exciting adventure. Good night. I’ll write tomorrow.
Jazzy
5:17am
Here I go; a journey to a new beginning. We just boarded the plane. I got the middle seat between two older people I don’t know. My day so far has been exciting. I’m talking to all the members on my Trek team and I’m glad to take this journey with them. We played cards at the airport but then had to stop to get checked in. we went through security and they certainly did their job. They had the full body scan and then they felt my head. It was very pointless; I’m not going to have a weapon in my head. We then went to the bathroom. Everything was so fancy. They had plastic on the toilet and after I was done the toilet switched plastic! It was so amazing. I’m on the plane now and this will be my first time. Can this seat belt be tighter! I am chewing gum and we are about to take off in 2 minutes. We are moving now! :o Wish me luck!
Love, Jasmine Smyles
5:39 am
Again! Again! I love planes now. That was so much fun. But correct me if I’m wrong aren’t you suppose to have your cell phone off while the plane is taking off. Well this man next to me doesn’t seem to know that.
Jasmine Smyles
11:55 am
It’s 11:55am in Miami, Florida that means it is 10:55am in Chicago. I am by the window this time. I can’t wait to take pictures of the clouds. They are gorgeous. They make you appreciate the smallest but beautiful things in life. I am so happy to go to Nicaragua. We are on our way to the capital Managua. I thank buildOn and Sara for letting me be able to experience this opportunity. We just took off and flew over Miami and we’re flying over Central America now (I believe). All I could say is WOW! There is so much more to the world. This flight definitely allowed me to see it. Everything is so beautiful. I am truly blessed. I will encourage everyone to get out their comfortable place in Chicago, because they are missing out on another world.
Jasmine Smyles
5:00 pm
We finally made it. We’re in the hotel and I’m just elated. I was speaking a little Spanish and I did feel proud of myself. They are so nice and very welcoming. I’m sharing a room with Tamara, she’s cool. I can’t wait to eat dinner. This is a beautiful place. I need to experience more of the world because I love this.
Smyles
10:02 pm
I’m about to go to bed. We are going to explore the town tomorrow and go to the village Wednesday. We had dinner and it was very delicious. I finish all my food even all the vegetables; such as squash, onions, peppers, carrots, okra, green beans (I think) and other ones I’m not sure the names of. There was also beans and rice which were good. I didn’t even taste the beans. However, my favorite part of the meal was the chicken and fries. It was delicious. I was so honored that they welcomed us and they were able to give us that wonderful food. When we came back to the hotel we just played cards and relax. I know it’ll be a day full of exciting adventure. Good night. I’ll write tomorrow.
Jazzy