Hi, Everybody! It’s Hailey R and Haley V, your leaders for working like a local day. (Ha(i)ley squared day!)
We woke up early this morning at 6 a.m. and had breakfast soon after. We headed to the Federation of Farmers to present our ideas for our Community Action Project (CAP) to a panel of community members. The community was very impressed with both of the ideas (we presented both a stable and a work shed), but more than likely our project will consist of just the stables due to budget restrictions.
After presentations we changed into our work clothes to work alongside community members. Some sorted coffee beans and learned how the coffee is processed, while others pulled weeds and filled bags of soil for young coffee plants.
Once we returned to the accommodation we had a bit of free time before English tutoring began. We tutored for about two hours then proceeded to have dinner and our nightly meeting.
Today was a very chaotic day to be leaders because it was three days in one, but we made it through and kept our energy high! More importantly so did the rest of the Glimpsers.
We asked the Glimpsers what principles they thought working the land instilled in Dominican laborers that are not often seen in “developed” communities. The consensus was that this type of work created a sense of patience and a mindset focused on slow and steady growth rather than immediate satisfaction.
After working with these community members we hope that we can instill these qualities in our own lives outside of this trip.
P.S. Tomorrow (July 6th) is a free day, so parents look out for phone calls from your kids! But, as many Glimpsers are excited to explore Bonao, they might decide just to wait and tell you all about it when they see you in person next week.
P.P.S. I love you so much mom and dad! Can’t wait to see you in few days, and this trip has been amazing. Please give Chloe love for me xoxo
Hailey Ramsey
P.P.P.S. Hi Mom and Dad! One more week and I’ll be back at home, but until then send my love to everyone at home! Xxo
Haley Vandermey
Hey Ha(i)ley squared 😉 and all you Glimpsers!
Holy Guacamole! I understood you would be seeing and doing and experiencing a lot, but WOW this is truly incredible!!
Lovey Bun-Bun, miss you tons! Big kisses from Baby!
Love this blog so much — hearing about your day and seeing the great pics!
Big LOVE and HUGS to ALL!!!
So very proud to see yours and Hailey’s blog for the day, you should be so proud! It makes me happy to see your smiling face in some of the pictures. I look forward to hearing everything about your trip when you get home,but until then, continue having the time of your life! I love you bunches! Mom
You guys all had a busy day today. I can’t wait to hear your voice, Rhay. I’m counting down the minutes till I pick you up next week. I love you with all my heart.
Ha Valeria hope you have great time there enjoy it love you
Dad
Nice fade baby brother!!! So proud of you!!!!
Wow! Sounds like another productive day for you all!! Well done, Glimpsers!! I bet each of you have enjoyed today’s activities!!
Dear Rohini, looking forward to your call in the morning! Can’t wait.. take care and talk to you soon!!!! Love, SNR2
Valeria hi baby girl!!! Did you got you Madre a coffee bag???? Fresh and worked by your own hands??? Lol… Can’t wait to hear about it all… Go explore….have fun fun fun.. te adoro