Jun 10, 2023 | Jarabacoa 6-7-2023 |
We had breakfast this morning and started the day with a mental warmup about “Working like a Local”. We then took the safari truck to the “Vivero de Cafe” (coffee plantation) and worked in teams to pull weeds and help clean up the plantation...
Jun 9, 2023 | Jarabacoa 6-7-2023 |
Today, after breakfast and a mental warm-up, we did a quick walking tour through Jarabacoa. We visited the Fire Station where Coronel Reyes explained the responsibilities of the local fire department, showed us some of the equipment used in their daily operations, and...
Jun 8, 2023 | Jarabacoa 6-7-2023 |
After a couple of delays, our delegation touched down on the Dominican soil. With great joy, we went to our hotel in Santiago for breakfast, and then we headed to Jarabacoa, the wonderful town that will be our home for the next 2 weeks. There, we had a couple of hours...
Jun 7, 2023 | Jarabacoa 6-7-2023 |
Dear friends and family of JA2A, I want to update you all that your students are currently safely in the air on their way from Newark, NJ to Santiago, DR. As you may be aware, the delegation experienced a series of flight delays throughout the day that resulted in an...
Jun 6, 2023 | Jarabacoa 6-7-2023 |
Hello everyone! My name is Lesly Silva Rosales and I am a junior at Pittsburg High School. I am a member of cross-country, a leadership student, and a part-time tutor at Kumon. I enjoy spending time with my team, listening to music, and playing with my puppy whenever...