Nicaragua.

Because a picture is worth a thousand words, I'm going to put up some pictures from the IMPACT training in Nicaragua instead of smothering you with stories.  But a few words for Nicaragua: it was hot, full of gallo pinto (rice & beans) and homemade corn tortillas and amazing fresh juice.  It was full of energy and laughter and games with our fabulous, funny, intelligent participants.  And it was full of learning for me as a trainer, as international IMPACT coordinator, and as a person.  I am so thankful. 

Now for the pictures!

Lots of games and laughter at the training.

Small groups discussing the characteristics of Nicaraguan youth.

Teambuilding games, including the human knot!

Two participants came from Honduras to participate in the training.

Two of the participants came all the way from Mexico!

...and the rest of the group was from Nicaragua!

Now for the touristy pictures: check out the colorful public transit in Managua!

Oh, the bliss of hammocks.

On our one free day after the training, we went to the beach.  :)

A cathedral in Leon.

A view from downtown Managua... you can see Lake Managua, one of the 

largest lakes in Central America! 

Everything so colorful: a plaza in Managua.

The lovely lovely ocean.

Relaxing after six days of nonstop training... 

then on to Haiti to do it again!