Today we went to 27 Charcos, Damajagua, Puerto Plata, a tourist attraction a couple hours from our accommodations. Many of us were extremely thrilled to go hiking and swimming since natural beauty is a highlight in this country. At the location we jumped off of waterfalls which made many people step out of their comfort zone since many of us were scared of the heights or the water but the encouragement of our peers led us to make the jump. After jumping off of the waterfalls, a lot of us felt empowered and felt like we could do anything life threw at us. It was a good break from all of the heavy realizations we are making about our lives and just the United States. Even though today was obviously a tremendous physical challenge, we had our fair share of mental exhaustion too. Many of us had to deal with our fears of swimming, heights, and even traumatic experiences with similar situations, but overcoming that anxiety was our biggest achievement. Today was fun and an adventure but it still taught us many things such as how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can positively affect you. As Líderes Del Día, we were most proud of our peers for cheering everyone on and saying they can do it when they were nervous to jump since it shows that we still care for each other like a second family despite having only been with each other for 6 days. I think many of us can agree that we learned that even though sometimes we’re afraid of stepping out of our comfort zone, we still have to do it in order to conquer our fears.
2024 Trips
- T1A-BAY: Turrialba 1 6-5-2024
- JA1A-BAY: Jarabacoa 1 6-6-2024
- TA1A-BAY
(formerly RB1A): Las Tablas 1 6-7-2024 - JD1A-CHI
(formerly RB2A): Juan Dolio 1 6-10-2024 - T2A-BAY: Turrialba 2 6-10-2024
- JA2A-BAY: Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024
- T3A-CHI: Turrialba 3 6-13-2024
- C1A-LA: Constanza 1 6-17-2024
- CH1A-BAY: Chitre 1 6-17-2024
- SP1A-BAY (formerly RB3A): San Pedro 1 6-18-2024
- TA2A-CHI
(formerly CH2A): Las Tablas 2 6-18-2024 - C2A-BAY: Constanza 2 6-20-2024
- T1B-WM: Turrialba 1 6-24-2024
- JA1B-CHI: Jarabacoa 1 6-24-2024
- TA1B-BAY
(formerly RB1B): Las Tablas 1 6-24-2024 - JD1B-NYC
(formerly RB2B): Juan Dolio 1 6-28-2024 - T2B-BAY: Turrialba 2 6-28-2024
- T3B-LA: Turrialba 3 7-1-2024
- JA2B-BAY: Jarabacoa 2 7-1-2024
- C1B-NYC: Constanza 1 7-5-2024
- CH1B-BAY: Chitre 1 7-5-2024
- H1B-NYC (formerly RB3B): Heredia 1 7-8-2024
- TA2B-LA (formerly CH2B): Las Tablas 2 7-8-2024
- C2B-WM: Constanza 2 7-9-2024
- T1C-NYC: Turrialba 1 7-12-2024
- JA1C-BAY: Jarabacoa 1 7-12-2024
- TA1C-CHI (formerly RB1C): Las Tablas 1 7-12-2024
- JD1C-LA (formerly RB2C): Juan Dolio 1 7-16-2024
- T2C-CHI: Turrialba 2 7-17-2024
- T3C-BAY: Turrialba 3 7-19-2024
- JA2C-NYC: Jarabacoa 2 7-19-2024
- C1C-NYC: Constanza 1 7-23-2024
- CH1C-WM: Chitre 1 7-23-2024
- SP1C-BAY (formerly RB3C): San Pedro 1 7-26-2024
- TA2C-NYC (formerly CH2C): Las Tablas 2 7-26-2024
- C2C-CHI: Constanza 2 7-26-2024
- T1D-BAY: Turrialba 1 7-30-2024
- JA1D-CHI: Jarabacoa 1 7-31-2024
- TA1D-NYC
(formerly RB1D): Las Tablas 1 8-1-2024 - JD1D-WM
(formerly RB2D): Juan Dolio 1 8-2-2024 - T2D-NYC (GK): Turrialba 2 8-6-2024
- JA2D-WM: Jarabacoa 2 8-7-2024
- T3D-NYC: Turrialba 3 8-8-2024
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Emmy how is the weather there? It looks like a great adventures and experiences that all of you will cherish. Stay safe and enjoy the moments.
AHT – Very nicely narrated !! Raising bar every time and making an attempt to achieve it is the only way to get to courage zone. And what better platform than being with your friends to experiment all this. Now is the time to test your perseverance, risk taking ability and any mental strength whatsoever. Trust me- physical strength will follow. Keep enjoying and keep sharing your precious unique experiences …
I’m so amazed to read what you all are experiencing there. Each day you are having unique exposure which is definitely not possible for us to give you in USA. I’m so proud of you all for not only doing that but also enjoying each moment with your new family of friends. I’m sure these experiences will remain as a treasure of happiness in your memories for ever. Salute to your leaders who are encouraging you for living such moment in fullest with their top most supervision.
Hi Jocelyn we miss you a lot
We’re counting the days to see you me and your dad saw your picture the leader of day you look so happy and I hope this experience make a change in your life.
I Love You Jocy.