A quick guide to celebrating our country's Independence Day in León, Nicaragua.
Step 1: Wake up at the normal time (around 6-630).
Step 2: Remember that today is the Fourth of July
Step 3: Plan your outfit for the day around the colors of red white and blue, and wish your American friends a happy Independence Day!
Step 4: Continue on with you day... paint the pediatric unit of a local hospital... meet with contractors about building a classroom for a rural school... go to the market... etc.
Step 5: At about 500 in the evening, remember again that it is the Fourth of July.
Step 6: Quickly throw together some decorations and slice some watermelon as a surprise for your English class
Step 7: Come home and make burgers and hot dogs.
Step 8: Eat said burgers and hot dogs.
Step 9: Ask your neighbors how to ignite the dozen three-foot long fireworks that you bought from a sketchy pyrotechnic shop downtown...
Step 10: Light the fireworks in the middle of the street in front of your house.
Step 11: Sing the national anthem. Not only will this put you in a patriotic mood, but it will get everyone in the mood for music, which will lead to a dance party and salsa lessons with your neighbors.
Step 12: This step can be done in the United States just as well as it can be done in Nicaragua. Remember all the privileged that you have by living or being born in the US. Visit http://www.indiegogo.com/water-for-el-tamarindo and donate to our team's campaign to help this rural community get clean water!
Step 13: Pack for your weekend trip to Ometepe Island!
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