Today we had our first fun day at the beach in Azua! Our Ambassadors came with us as well. We met up with the delegation from San Cristobal and started off with introducing ourselves to each other. The day consisted of swimming, playing with beach balls, and just getting to know each other. Later we split up into groups and talked about our experiences so far (culture, History, global business, etc…) We also really got to know how different our living conditions were compared to San Cristobol’s. Both delegations enjoyed having a fun day in the sun with new people.
After our fun day at the beach we came back to San Juan. We had a great dinner at Sheila’s, which was spaghetti and bread. When we got back to the hotel we had two seminars. They consisted of information about poverty and how we are going to live on a dollar tomorrow.
Overall the day was very fun and all about laughs. After spending hours at the beach everyone is looking forward to out next beach day!
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Hey De’Aunte, Did you get to meet Shariff? I can’t tell, but it looks like both of y’all are in the picture. His mom and I went to school together. He was with the San Cristobal group. Anyway, it looks like you are still having a ball. Thank you for the email, also. I can’t tell you how much it made me cry like a baby. Anyway, today is Danise’s baby shower and of course I talked your mom into doing 12 Pinterest ideas. lol. We keep saying we are going to go practice our shot, so we are ready for you when we get back. Dashika graduates on the 26th. I’m going to video tape it for you. We know you are there in spirit. I can only imagine how this trip is opening you up to seeing the world from a very different perspective. And I know how deeply you feel about injustice. But please please, son, try your best to hold on to the beauty and joy of things to. That people are resilient and folks who are oppressed have a way of rising like the Phoenix. While it is important to acknowledge the wrongs done, it is equally important to not relegate people only to their pain. Because there is immense power and joy there also. I’m saying all this because I know you and I know you are feeling deeply about what’s going on in the DR and how it’s affecting people. Stay strong son. I love you always.
Hi Joelle! We miss you. I wish you were here for my Birthday and Father’s Day. Glad you are enjoyin your trip. I just love reading the blogs and looking at the pictures. Especially when your in it. LOL! Take care, stay safe and i’ll see you soon. I love you!
Hey Kyle! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you are doing this and seem to be having an AMAZING experience. I love the blogs. OMG I am crying looking at you in the pics. I love you and miss you!