Super Chica!

                Managua, Nicaragua is nothing that I have expected it to be. So far today we have gone to see the way their culture has made their pottery, have gone zip lining, went for lunch at Villas Mombacho, went for a boat tour and then went to the market in Granada, all without the Centro de Fe kids. We have built such a strong relationship already that we were all sad to hear we were not spending our time with them today. In the end, we built a stronger relationship within our own team.

                When we arrived at the potter’s house, there were tables upon tables of pottery. We had a demonstration of how they made the pottery; the potter had to physically push the wheel with his foot for it to spin, he made it look easy. I had a chance to try to make a bowl and it was nothing like I had thought, the clay was rough and hard. After we finished the demonstration we looked around to buy some pottery if we were interested.

                We drove half an hour to get to the zip lining place. When we got there we paid then got ready to suit up for the experience. We were all set and got instructions before the flight; while we were getting instructions there were monkeys in the trees. We walked up the first platform and we had to jump to get locked into the wire. First run was a test run, then came the more exciting ones. They called one ‘Super Chica’, another ‘The Monkey’…etc. For myself it was the first time, and what is better than zip lining in Nicaragua. What an amazing experience that was.

                At Villas Mombacho, we had the privilege to sit on a patio, which was right on the water front of the Lago Nicaragua. This was the first time most of us were actually felt cold, because of the wind by the water. We are all burnt from climbing the volcano yesterday, which made us not want to be in the sun. We took a boat tour on Lake Nicaragua, and we put our feet in the water which cooled us down. We came up to a few islands and they all had beautiful homes on them, one of them had monkeys on it that followed our boat all around the island. Coming up to shore Alison went for a swim so I joined, and somehow ended up soaked. ;)

                We went to the market and saw the Nicaraguan culture in town. It was quite busy, there were carriages pulled by horses, and booths with all sorts of items in them. It was a cool experience to shop and ask how much this cost (Cuanto Cuesta?) etc. We all got some Nicaraguan money (cords) which I am sure will be a souvenir for most of us.

                To end our day we had a devotion by Alison Williams and she told us a great story about trusting God to have control of our lives; to let him control everything, even the small things. It was very inspiring to me especially because I have been having a tough time with that as I am sure almost every teen has or is having. It is comforting to know God is in control and that if you let Him, it will turn out for the best in the long run. Psalms 139 was the chapter she chose, which I encourage whoever is reading this to look up that chapter. It will change your view on life.

By Camille Larsen