Deconstructing Poverty Day

Today was an early start for what turned out to be a vulnerable day for all. Dolly, Sherica and I were leaders of the day and woke everyone up at 6:30 am. We had a breakfast of scrambled eggs and bread, with mango pineapple juice, cooked by our amazing cook Licelot...

Day 10: Falling into Adventure Day

Our day started off fairly early waking up at around 6:15 am. We had a delicious breakfast prepared by Licelot (the best chef ever!), which was grilled cheese and hot cocoa. At 7 am we prepared for the upcoming 2 and a half hour drive to Puerto Plata, the location of...

Immigration Day CAP

At six forty five Malique, Jonothan, and I woke everyone up to get ready for breakfast at seven forty five. After breakfast then us as the leaders led the group onto the bus to Batey. Once we arrived to Batey a speach was given by Ernesto to us on how Hatian...

Live Right, Because You Don’t Live Twice

Today was Live like a Local Day. We did not have any electricity (no lights or fans) nor running water. We had a simple breakfast of bread and hot chocolate made with hot water (not milk). Then we went to the Bejuco Aplastado (which means “smashed vines”) where we...

Day 7: Free Day in Bonao!

This morning all the Glimpsers were looking forward to free day. They were awoken by the joyful noise of Juemoore’s voice and they were told they could sleep in an extra hour! 😊 Glimpsers had self-serve Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes. We used the morning time...