Thursday, August 21, 2014

Day 9

Our final day in Nicaragua was short. Breakfast was improvised and before we knew it we were driving from Gigante to Managua to catch our flight to Miami. Because of the time change we lost 2 hours and then spent 90 minutes trying to get through customs. This eliminated what was hoped to be a 2 hour layover, AND DINNER. 
In Boston we felt relief but then we discovered that Jill's bag was missing and our bus was running late. While we waited for the late bus Jill started the process to file her lost luggage when Serina miraculously tracked down another passenger with Jill's bag who was about to leave with it! We definitely needed something to go right. 
Right now we are finally on the road in our big comfy bus (hoping to stop somewhere and eat!) People have high spirits and are excited to be home with friends and family. In a lot of ways, putting this trip into perspective has just be done. 

I want to thank everyone who made our experience a reality: parents who cooperated, the Amped staff, and the incredible young people involved. 

Katie is sad the leave the beach house. 

Checking out some Nicaraguan stats on the ride to Managua. 

At Managua airport waiting. 

Line after line after line in Miami. 

Joe's and Heather's bags: a NUTC tribute. 

Can you imagine being stuck next to THIS GUY on a plane?

Serina finds Jill's bag! Incredible!

USA! USA! USA!

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