Learta & Sanjna
Day 2
Last night we participated in many team building activities. We worked in a group and created a list of our norms. We also created a list of expectations and concerns. We feel that we strengthened our bond with one another.
Our Norms:
Be here
Teamwork
Be safe
One of the activities that stood out to us was the circle activity. There were 3 circles. Each one represented our comfort, growth, and panic zones. Our goal is to maintain the growth zone and sometimes step into our comfort zone. If we happen to be in our panic zone we should comfort one another in those times. We also learned about AMPing.
Analyze the situation
Manage the situation
Prepare to handle the situation
We all slept well last night. Well, Jack and Aj stayed up a little and listened to dogs barking. Unfortunately the howler monkeys weren't as loud.
Day 3
We had to wake up early this morning to eat breakfast and leave for a cave called, ATM. Instead of our normal bus, we got onto an air conditioned one. When we got to the site of the cave, we hiked for 45 minutes before reaching the mouth. We put on out helmets and headlights and swam into it. The water was very cold and refreshing. As we walked around the cave and in the water, we saw stalagmites and stalactites as well as a mixture that our guide referred to as, "true love." As we got deeper and deeper into it, the rock formations got cooler and cooler. We had to squeeze through small crevices and climb slippery rocks. It was amazing that no one got hurt! At one point, we turned off all the lights and become surround d in utter darkness. Closing your eyes and keeping them open produced the same view. It was terrifying but also really cool. Finally, we reached a point where we took off our shoes and climbed high into the cave to see Mayan ceramics and skeletons. We saw skulls with extremely flat foreheads and pots with carved monkeys. We were all in awe of all the untouched artifacts. Unfortunately, we couldn't take any pictures because of an incident involving a clumsy tourist, and camera, and a Mayan skull. After, walked and swam back out of the cave, changed, and ate a delicious lunch. We ended the day by taking a dip in the resort pool and just chilling.
Learta
To my parents and my sister,
I love you and miss you all. I wish you could see how beautiful this place is.
To Duke,
I miss you the most.
Sanjna
To my parents and siblings,
I hope you guys are having fun because I really am! I miss you guys!
Amanda
To my mom, dad, and siblings,
I miss you guys and love you. Don't worry I'm perfectly safe. ❤️❤️💕
Day 2
Last night we participated in many team building activities. We worked in a group and created a list of our norms. We also created a list of expectations and concerns. We feel that we strengthened our bond with one another.
Our Norms:
Be here
Teamwork
Be safe
One of the activities that stood out to us was the circle activity. There were 3 circles. Each one represented our comfort, growth, and panic zones. Our goal is to maintain the growth zone and sometimes step into our comfort zone. If we happen to be in our panic zone we should comfort one another in those times. We also learned about AMPing.
Analyze the situation
Manage the situation
Prepare to handle the situation
We all slept well last night. Well, Jack and Aj stayed up a little and listened to dogs barking. Unfortunately the howler monkeys weren't as loud.
Day 3
We had to wake up early this morning to eat breakfast and leave for a cave called, ATM. Instead of our normal bus, we got onto an air conditioned one. When we got to the site of the cave, we hiked for 45 minutes before reaching the mouth. We put on out helmets and headlights and swam into it. The water was very cold and refreshing. As we walked around the cave and in the water, we saw stalagmites and stalactites as well as a mixture that our guide referred to as, "true love." As we got deeper and deeper into it, the rock formations got cooler and cooler. We had to squeeze through small crevices and climb slippery rocks. It was amazing that no one got hurt! At one point, we turned off all the lights and become surround d in utter darkness. Closing your eyes and keeping them open produced the same view. It was terrifying but also really cool. Finally, we reached a point where we took off our shoes and climbed high into the cave to see Mayan ceramics and skeletons. We saw skulls with extremely flat foreheads and pots with carved monkeys. We were all in awe of all the untouched artifacts. Unfortunately, we couldn't take any pictures because of an incident involving a clumsy tourist, and camera, and a Mayan skull. After, walked and swam back out of the cave, changed, and ate a delicious lunch. We ended the day by taking a dip in the resort pool and just chilling.
Learta
To my parents and my sister,
I love you and miss you all. I wish you could see how beautiful this place is.
To Duke,
I miss you the most.
Sanjna
To my parents and siblings,
I hope you guys are having fun because I really am! I miss you guys!
Amanda
To my mom, dad, and siblings,
I miss you guys and love you. Don't worry I'm perfectly safe. ❤️❤️💕
10 comments:
Happy to hear that you all having fun!
Learta we all miss you a love you a lot
Duke miss you the most, he stands at the front door waiting for you!
Sounds like yesterday was ah-mazing! So happy that everyone is having fun (despite the howling monkeys and dogs keeping you awake). Good luck as you travel to your host families today!
Have fun!!
Continue to have great experiences, enjoy your host families and have fun!!!!
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