Hello family and friends,
These are your leaders of the day, Myrthe, Grace and Michelle Nie. Today was an exciting day that everyone looked forward to after the days of humidity and sweat. It also really challenged our mental strength and drew us out of our comfort zones. We went to a tourist attraction near Puerto Plata where we jumped off waterfalls and slid down a couple of waterslides. Although many of us were scared, we all supported and cheered each other on to help overcome our fears. First when we arrived there, we were instructed to suit up into our safety gear with life vest, helmets, and water shoes. Our guide was particularly humorous about “Dominican minutes” and how much he loved us within the first minute of arrival. We then took a long 30 Dominican minute hike up to the beautiful waterfalls and slides where we started overcoming fears, bonding together, and overall just having a great time and admiring the beautiful surroundings. After our adventure, we were treated to a lovely buffet and COLD water to drink. That was AMAZING! Once our adventure was over, we took a TWO hour bus ride back bopping to some throwback jams all the way home and putting chips into people´s mouths while they were sleeping.
We had a little CAP seminar where we discussed ideas and choose what we wanted to do for our CAP (Community Action Project) before presenting them in front of the panel which will occur on Thursday.
As the day comes to a close, we just wanted to say that we LOVE YOU and MISS YOU all very much and a special shout out to, Harry, Ellie, Mom and Dad (as well as Rugby and Ziggy), Mama and Papa Bellers, and my big bro Tycho, and Mom, Sammi, and Z.
P.S. We will be trying to call home on Friday July 6, likely between 7am and 9am Pacific Time, but since we have such a large group, students may be calling any other time of the day so please keep your ears open for some phone calls!
WoW!!! That sounds like a lot of fun!!!! Hiking, jumping off Waterfalls, swimming, and traveling etc.!!! So glad you all had a great time relaxing and enjoying! Well deserved break… thanks for the wonderful report, Grace, Myrthe, and Michelle!
Dear Rohini, it was so good to hear from you yesterday! I was a bit anxious when you mentioned an activity of swimming and jumping off of waterfalls 🙂 After reading the report from Grace, Myrthe, and Michelle, it sounded like you all have helped each other overcome the fears and in the process bond even stronger! I can only imagine how much fun that must have been to do it as a group!! I hope you had an opportunity to see Taylor by now 🙂 It must have been a long and exhausting day. Get some rest. Take care and love you!! Happy July 4th!!! Hope you all would do something fun tomorrow celebrating the independence day over there. We look forward to speaking to you on Friday. I will have my phone right next to me. Be sure to call from the number (or line) that you called from yesterday. That line was much better. Take care kanna! Love you so much!! – Naanna, Amma, and Annayya
All of us miss you. We all hope you have a happy 4 of july
-ivan
I’m sure you had lots of fun today. I can’t wait to hear all about your days. Love you!!!!
We all miss you. We hope you have a good Fourth of July in the D.R.
-ivan
I miss you Rhay and I’m happy to see they you’re enjoying your time there. I can’t wait to hear all about your days there. Love you!!!
Hello GG Family!!!
WOW, WOW, WOW! You have experienced so much in just one week!! And to think … this is only the beginning of a lifetime of incredible experiences for you kiddos!
Three words keep playing in my head when thinking of you all (you too GG leaders!) …
ADVENTUROUS – willing to take risks; try out new methods, ideas, or experiences
OPEN-MINDED – willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced
COMPASSIONATE – empathetic, understanding, caring, warm, loving, tolerant, charitable, big-hearted
Even though we haven’t met you all, if you’re family to Hailey then you’re family to us. So BIG LOVE and HUGS to ALL!!
Bunny : xoxo – moon, stars, and sand (insert big heart emoji), Mama and Lil’ Chooney (Daddy is on a plane to Georgia)
Oh, shoot. I forgot to write “DARING, BOLD, FEARLESS, and BRAVE” as synonyms for adventurous.
You Glimpsers are most assuredly all of those – especially after today’s super fun outing!
Wow what an adventure! It looks so beautiful there!
Hugs and kisses ?
yoo this looks so cool!! glad you guys are having fun!… especially daniel and his biceps
Glad your are enjoying yourself Njata. Continue to explore, experience, learn and enjoy yourself with your group, the community and others.
We love you, dad, mom, mama Sadie and Yah.
GO NACELI!! <3
I’m jelaous!!!! WOW guys what a thrilling thing to do!!! No casualties??? Lol Love you Valeria!!!!
For Valeria from her sister Karina….”Hi chula! Gabe and I just want to tell you we love you and we can’t wait to hear all the stories when you come home! Hope you’re soaking up every minute of this wonderful experience! Remember to bring back of piece of it with you (if not more!) and to leave a piece of you behind. ? Karina”
Wow looks like fun. Can’t wait to hear all about it from you Syd. Look forward to your call on Friday!!!
Luv u
Mom
What an amazing day! So, glad to see everyone having an exciting time! My dear Isa, we miss you and look forward to you coming home and telling us more of these wonderful moments. Love you always! -Mommy