Hi GG Family! I’m Dámarit Pérez, one of the Program Coordinator here in San Juan de la Maguana and I was the Leader of the Day today.
We started our day with the Culture and Safety Orientation Seminar to give to the glimpsers some tips about the Dominican culture in order to have a successful and safe trip!
After our lunch we started the City Tour so the glimpsers had the opportunity to know our amazing city of San Juan and learn about the history of the Taínos, the indigenous population of the DR, and also about all the cultural backgrounds and different political regimes that have influenced in the history of Dominican Republic and San Juan. We had the chance to see all the diversity that Dominican population has and the amazing monuments that are symbols of the city. We started the city tour with sun and warm but in the middle of it the rain surprised us so we had to finish it a little bit earlier but was fun to see how the storms here can start unexpectedly! Also they met our local youth ambassadors, they matched very well since the beginning. Also the Ambassador gave to them a welcome gift, a bracelet! I’m sure they are going to learn a lot from each others and discover all the things they have in common.
After the city tour we went back to the accommodation where we had an amazing ice cream and we had the English Tutoring Seminar because tomorrow the glimpsers are going to start teaching English! they are very excited about that and they are going to have the Ambassadors’ help in that so it will be a good experience for them.
After our dinner we had our first self reflection about their first impressions of the experience and the country and they loved to share their thoughts with the rest of the group. We finished the day with the Lider del Día Seminar to prepare them to be amazing leaders during their time being Líder del Día so we are sure they are going to delevelop their leadership skills and get out of their comfort zones.
Also during our Nightly Meeting we had an interesting discussion about how Dominican and American people feel about their history.
Tomorrow we have an amazing Culture and Fun Day so stay tuned for our news.
Good night from San Juan!
Dámarit
Jerry, Val, Deicy, and Consuelo,
A nightly meeting, culture orientation seminar, tour, rain, and fun? I am reminiscing about my first day in Esteli, Nicaragua! I am glad you all finally arrived in San Juan! I hope you are all enjoying being in DR thus far. Take lots of pics if possible, but most importantly grasp in this experience as much as you can.
BIG LOVE,
Your (favorite?) ambassador
It’s great that to see that you made it! Enjoy your trip. Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures! Kayla we miss you already, love you!
Hi Bubba!!! I’ve been thinking of you and praying for you!!! I know you are having the time of your life!!! I am sure everyone will love you, too!!! I miss your smiling, happy face!!!!! I hope I can hear from you soon!!! I saw Comet today. He misses you, too! Love, Nana xoxox
Hey it’s mandodosveces I’m glad y’all made it safe btw wassup abdul I don’t miss you at all jk bro tell me everything when u get back ????♀️
Good Morning Bubba,
Glad to see all the pictures!! We all miss you have an amazing time ?
Love you, Mom
Hey Bailey, Morgan and Lia! I’m so happy hat you all made it safe. I miss you guys so much already. I made a new shark week video but it’s not as good as the original 🙁 can’t wait to show you when you all get back. I hope you all are embracing every moment and challenge and remembering to not be afraid to try anything because this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Much love, Katie
Hola Lia!! Love that kind of weather! Hope you are sleeping and eating well!
Lots of love
Mom and dad
Hi Gudda (Abdul)
Im glad you are enjoying yourself. I love seeing the pictures and hearing all about your amazing day there. I miss you tons but Im very happy for this opportunity you’ve embarked on.
Love,
Mom
Hi Abigail (Abdul),
Mom and dad are really missing you a lot but I am having the time of my life with a quieter house, no one to bug me every day after work, no one to complain about physics and math, and no one to eat all my food!
But on the DL, I miss you a lot little dweeb, oops, I mean brother. Have fun there. Cant wait till you’re home.
OH and DONT forget to bring me gifts!!!!!
I want to hear about your food experiences and how you like their cuisine. Great first day!
Love you Bailey! Hi to Morgan.
Love, Mom
Hi shivani my loving baby i miss you too much today
i came to know life is nothing without my children
again mom loves you baby come back soon