Today was our second and last free day of the trip. We got to venture around the city on our own and explore new sites around San Juan. We began our day by going out in groups to buy souvenirs and stock up on snacks. Since we’ve arrived, we have gotten more familiar with the people and the places around the city. A couple groups went to buy clothes and souvenirs and another group went to the bakery to buy desserts, also Marc bought an entire cake. Lately we have been very busy with activities so it was refreshing to spend a day without constantly being on the move, although it was unusual to not have such a tight schedule.
Along with buying snacks and souvenirs, a group of us got to got to a couple hardware stores and buy the materials needed for our Community Action Project. To ensure we got all the materials necessary for our CAP we brought along two carpenters and the leader of the women’s organization in Suarez. Even though we only had one Spanish speaker, we were still able to find everything we needed. Due the extremely prevalent language barrier, it took us longer than expected. So, our group was late to English tutoring prep at the Liceo.
Each one of us has the incredible opportunity to teach students from ages 8 to 50 years old four times a week. Everyday we teach, we have an hour to prepare our lesson plan for the students with the help of our ambassadors. It is a pleasure to see how engaged and excited our students are to learn English even though some have to walk over half an hour to receive these lessons.
Overall, today was full of adventures and memories we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to wait to start our CAP and contribute to this community as well as share this amazing experience with all of you back home.
Shout out to my mom, dad, and Nick. Love you and miss you. Can’t wait to tell you everything. Lauryn
Shout out to mom, dad, Nana, Boboy, Grandma, and uncles. Love and miss you guys so much. Can’t wait to see you next week. And love you Grandpa. Maylani
We miss and love you so much too Lauryn!!! Glad you all had another free day to relax a bit. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip! Will be thinking of you tomorrow eapecially and wishing you the best birthday ever!!!! We love you and are so proud of you!!! XOX
Mom, Dad, Nick and of course Cooper?❤️
Hope the cake was good Marc. ?
Is it possible to post more than 1 picture in the daily blogs? Would love to see more of everyone’s smiling faces? ?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURYN!! Not sure on the time difference, but hopefully it’s your birthday when you see this haha. Love you mucho potato and can’t wait until you get home.
Your fellow potato,
Josie
Hi Lauryn…it’s 30 mins until ur bday but Auntie W can’t stay awake any longer. Its way pass my bedtime bc im too old to stay up. Lol. Anyways, We want to wish u a Happy birthday. Hope u enjoying ur trip learning really cool things bout Dominican Republic, and meeting new friends? Girls send their love to their adventurous cousin and can’t wait until u come home. We all want to hear about ur trip. Counting days upon ur return…We love u & miss u lots. Xoxo frm Ki, J, Auntie W & Uncle k.
Happy birthday Lauryn,
I wish you a very happy birthday. May life lead you to great happiness success and hope that all your wishes come true!
Happy birthday to my best and coolest cousin ever. You are so brave to go on the trip and you did say you will not miss your bed but I know you do because you love your bed so much you can sleep all day and all night. Lol. Anyways no matter what we all love you so much and hope you are having an amazing time there.
Hi Isis! Lovin all the blogs and all the pictures posted. Keep up the good work Glimpsters! It’s awesome seeing those smiling faces while enjoying your free day. I’m glad you had an opportunity to explore the city together on your own. Enjoy it all. So proud of you. Love you Icemilk. Call or email me when you can 🙂
Good morning Lauryn! It’s July 12…Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!! Have a wonderful and meaningful day! Wanted to make another post on you’re actual birthday. Love you to the moon and back!!!
Mom and Dad
Got your email Jocelyn! Me and Erin miss you! ❤❤ See you soon sis
Happy Birthday Lauryn!! You better drive me everywhere to get food! Have a great day! Love you!!
Happy Birthday Lauryn!? Hope you are having a great time with your new found friends and taking in the last few days. Uncle Rich and I wish you a Happy Birthday. Hope Marc is going to share a piece of birthday cake with you!!
Love, Uncle Rich and Goo Paw
Sounded like a super relaxing and fun day! Still missing u cons!
Everyone is turning in great blogs for us to read – Thank you!! The next few days sound like they are going to be hard but rewarding project days for your CAP. Give your all and be proud of what you can offer. 🙂
Jenna – I think this is the first time we aren’t all here for birthdays together. As we plan, it’s sad to know we are leaving you out and you won’t be here to enjoy the fun with us. I know what you are getting is far more valuable but we will miss you!! So, we will take pictures and Photoshop you in lol. Thanks for the email. Glad it worked this time! So fun to read it over and over. Missing you immensely!!!! Besos y Abrazos!!! Mom
Hi Lauryn!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I bet this birthday will be a hard one to top, you get to spent it in DR(how memorable!!). Hope you’re enjoying some quality time with the group during this Free Day. Take care & HD!
xoxo,
Auntie Aisong + Family
Hi jossy!! good thing the you are enjoying the last days,that these exploring the city,I miss you but it is an experience for you,w wait for you my girlc
Hi Maylani! Love seeing your smiling face ? Glad to hear you’re enjoying your adventures and can’t wait to hear all about it in a few days. We love you!!! Remember, Grandpa is always with you. ??✝️ Love you xxooxx ((hugs))