Today, we started our day early by waking up at 6:30. The bus ride to our first destination, Barahona, was a long two hours. On the way there, we listened to music and ate our breakfast. When we arrived we were given a presentation on the stone called Larimar. Larimar is a stone that is only found in the DR. Originally, it was thought that this stone was from the ocean because they found it washed up on the shore. After an expedition to the mountain nearby, they discovered it is created from a process that occurs in a volcano. When the volcano erupts, Larimar is then carried with water to the land below. We learned that the density of this stone is a 4 on the scale of 1-10. One of the higher placed leaders on the expedition decided to name the stone after his daughter, whose name was Larissa and mar meaning “the sea” forming Larimar. After the presentation, we were given the opportunity to purchase already made rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings or the option to design our own jewelry.
After we made our purchases, we hopped on the bus to go to the beach called Playa Quemaito. After being served lunch by our most magnificent and magnanimous LDD’s, we changed into our swimsuits and jumped into the water. The ocean was beautiful and the water was the perfect temperature to cool us down. Everybody participated by swimming in the water, playing games like Marco Polo and chicken fight, and some of us even collected rocks. We took a break from the water by buying sodas, or sitting on a chair to tan and soak up the sun. Although the rocks on the beach were pretty painful to walk on barefoot, we all had a super fun time bonding and just talking and laughing with each other. After our amazing time at the beach, we sadly had to go back to Onaney to eat dinner, have our nightly meeting, and go to sleep .
Hi Marissa, it looks amazing! Glad you had a great day! Love you, miss you, Mom
Vicky- we miss you. It’s so hard to not even get to hear your voice. But I’m glad that you are getting to see another part of this world. One more week!
Mom
Hello Marissa (Titi ) we are glad you are having an amazing experience. We love and miss you . Love your proud brother Caesar .
Desi…It looks like you are having a wonderful time. I’m so happy you got a change to have this experience. WE miss and love you so much. Your best friend and your favorite cuzzin came by and spent some time with me to help me deal with missing you.
Love ya,
Mom, Dad, David, and Daphane.
Rosie, hope you are feeling better, enjoy this last week. We are excited to hear all about your experiences.
Love,
Mom, Dad and Jesse
My Rosie!!! Have fun enjoy mija….i miss you muncho❤❤❤❤
Little C,
What a great experience your group is having! It is awesome to read a out your days. I can’t wait to hear it all when you get back! I love you and miss you! Love Dad
Very happy you all are learning and enjoying your experience in the DR. LOVE YOU BRITTNEY!!!
Rosie-
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”
appreciate what life has to offer now and forever
be good, be great
143!
your god father,
Tío Steve
Can”t wait until you come home. Glad you you are having a great time. Love, Tia Vira & Romeo
Glad you all having such a great experience love you Brittney