Jul 23, 2019 | SJ1C San Juan Maguana 7-18-2019 |
The day began with the early 6:00 wake up call to go to Loma de Yaque to work at a coffee plantation. We were then split into five groups where we would help the workers fill the bags with soil, pluck weeds, plant seedlings, move the bags of soil with a wheel barrel...
Jul 22, 2019 | SJ1C San Juan Maguana 7-18-2019 |
Our day started early, like most mornings, we woke up to the sound of roosters and dogs barking. We then traveled up a winding mountain road to Aguita to see native drumming and a water ritual. We danced to the drumming and got a look at the significance of music in...
Jul 21, 2019 | SJ1C San Juan Maguana 7-18-2019 |
Today, we had the honor and privilege of partnering with nine host families in Guanito. Students were able to help out with household chores, eat native fruits and discover their way of life while living on under $2 per day. The families and glimpsers all came...
Jul 20, 2019 | SJ1C San Juan Maguana 7-18-2019 |
Today was day number 2 of Delegation C and I had the honor of being the LEADER OF THE DAY. It was a unique and very enriching experience, we have managed to understand each other in such a profound way that we already feel as if we were a FAMILY!! We still have...
Jul 20, 2019 | SJ1C San Juan Maguana 7-18-2019 |
We were really looking forward to receiving this amazing group, but the trip was not so easy. The flight was cancelled due to weather conditions. Then all the GG staff both in the U.S. and DR worked hard to rebook new flights and make sure the Glimpsers were safe and...
