Jul 14, 2016 | Bonao - 7/02/2016 |
Coming from a diverse country like the United States and being a first generation Mexican American, I would have thought that I would have been fully prepared for today and that everything that I would learn is something that I have already experienced with my...
Jul 13, 2016 | Bonao - 7/02/2016 |
As I reach the end of our trip, I continue to encounter new people and experiences that will forever be embedded in my memory. Today was one of the most eye opening, amusing, and emotional experiences. As La Lider Del Dia, it is my job to make sure that our schedule...
Jul 12, 2016 | Bonao - 7/02/2016 |
Waking up on a very hot morning knowing that we were heading to Bejuco Aplastado to work seemed like a daunting task. This was our second time at Bejuco, actually. The first day we helped a couple of community families with some house work that they do everyday and...
Jul 11, 2016 | Bonao - 7/02/2016 |
Today was the big day: the day to explore the wonderful city of Bonao. Although today was free day, this day was the biggest test of responsibility and maturity thus far. Our GG leaders were letting us roam free in a foreign city to do whatever we pleased. With many...
Jul 10, 2016 | Bonao - 7/02/2016 |
No electricity, bucket showers, and light meals: this is how we started the day. Lisalot prepared bread and hot chocolate for breakfast. Meals were light all day because we wanted to make the experience of living like a local authentic. Once we finished breakfast,...