Guest blog by Jon Slock
Global Village Volunteer

Guest blog by Courtney Maas
Global Village Volunteer

The culmination of all of our hard work reached a pinnacle, as we tied ribbon on the front doors to the homes we’ve worked on all week for our Nicaraguan families. You could sense the families gratitude the moment we stepped on the job site this morning. They gave us gifts of homemade goods and crafts and shared laughs and hugs.

Guest blog by Judy VanOsdel
Global Village Volunteer

We work hard everyday, but today seemed like we worked even harder. Perhaps it’s because I am getting tired or perhaps it’s because I feel the pressure of  getting the house completed by noon tomorrow.

Guest Blog by Noah Keller
Twin Cities Habitat Staff &  Global Village Volunteer Team Leader

Guest Blog by Pedro
Global Village Volunteer

I have to say I expected a much different trip in Nicaragua than my past trips in Costa Rica for Global Village. While Central American traditions are somewhat similar, I’m finding that Nicaragua has its own unique flavor and Esteli, its own history and charm.

Guest blog by Jeffrey Timm
Global Village Volunteer

Madrugada - twilight . . . aves - birds.  Birds popping into the soundscape, reminding me somehow of the froth scuba boat captains notice on the ocean’s surface.  A bubbling that starts with one panicked little fish trying to evade the belly of a whale shark, which turns into a roaring boil once the rest of the school catches on.  One natural phenomenon calls to another in the waking moments.  Latin American has a way of awakening the senses.  The bird song this early morning was accentuated by the occasional kick start of a motorcycle and the zoom of a car outside our hotel.  

Blog by Scott Nelsen
Member of St. Paul Regular Crew

Blog by Susan Haigh
President & CEO
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Guest blog by Ann Senn
Global Village Volunteer

Guest blog by Tim Campbell
Global Village Volunteer