Jun 20, 2018 | SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 |
Today was very different for everyone, as it was either long or it was quickly over, it was either fun or it was frustrating, and it was either tiring or it was exciting. All of this somehow came on a “free day.” We got to sleep in for the first time in awhile, waking...
Jun 19, 2018 | SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 |
Working norms vary from country to counrty. Today, we, the glimpsers, were able to experience first hand the labor of those working the coffee plantations in the Dominican Republic. The day began at 6:00am in the morning, just as the sun began to rise. As we rode to...
Jun 18, 2018 | SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 |
In 2013, the courts ruled that only people born in the Dominican Republic, and who were descendents of Dominican parents/ legal residents would be considered legal citizens. This ruling stripped thousands of Dominican born Haitians of their nationality. Throughout the...
Jun 17, 2018 | SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 |
Today started with an extra early wake-up call to prepare us for our adventure of the day. Right after a delicious on-the-road breakfast, we had the amazing opportunity of going to the Larimar shop/workshop in the Dominican Republic. We started out with a presentation...
Jun 16, 2018 | SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 |
“It doesn’t matter how long the friendship is, it’s the quality that matters” – Unknown Today was the first free day for the group and we took advantage of it by exploring the city with our GG Ambassadors. It was really interesting to see the city from a local...
