Hello friends and family! Although we’ve had a jam-packed week exploring San Juan and learning about the city’s culture and history, today was our first day having fun at the beach. We started off the day bright and early, eating breakfast during the ride to the Larimar workshop. There, we met Maria and Cesar, a couple who has been working with Larimar for over 12 years. Larimar is a distinct stone only found in the region of Barahona. They began the workshop by demonstrating the Larimar stone shaping process, which included polishing the stone over 4 times. After the demonstration, we were given the opportunity to purchase jewelry created from these light blue stones. We were excited to bring home a souvenir that we were told can bring us positive energy and protection.
After the Larimar workshop, we arrived to El Quemaito, a beach located in Barahona. This beach was unique to us because many of us had never seen such clear blue water or the Caribbean Sea. Along with the help of two representatives from DR’s Civil Defense, we all safely enjoyed the water. From swimming to taking pictures, and searching for rocks on the beach, we all had an unforgettable time. Some of us had the opportunity to buy shells from a local vendor who shared with us his process of finding shells. This vendor would row his boat out into the bay and dive to the bottom to find the best shells. Those who were lucky to hear his story were in awe at his efforts to find these shells.
Although we were reluctant to leave the beach, we knew we had to get back to our accommodations to have a seminar in preparation for the next day’s activities. Upon hearing statistics that represent the reality of two thirds of the world’s population, we were humbled by this information. We are looking forward to meeting our host families tomorrow and getting a taste of rural life in the Dominican Republic.
Sounds like a fun day!
Hi Connie!!!
I’m so jealous that you got to go to the beach!!! I hope your having fun and making many amazing memories that you can tell me about later! I miss you so much and I can’t wait for when you get back! <3
What a beautiful photo! Lena, I hope you saved collected rocks as souvenirs. Do you remember collecting beautiful stones and rocks when you were younger?
Wow! Such nice blue water! Hoping that gave you the break you all could use about now. Keep healthy and rest as best you can.
Thanks for the pictures and the blogs. Love hearing all about each day!
Thank you Preeti and Jocelyn for the update! I’m glad you Glimpsers had a chance to have a fun day at the beach. The water looks so beautiful!! Lauryn- sending our love!!!
Mom and Dad
Hi Mya.. I’m so glad everyone had a great day at the beach.
El Quemaito sounds and looks beautiful..We can’t wait to see photos.!!
I miss you so much..I Love you
Dad xoxoxoxo
connie!!!
youre hella lucky to have been able to go to a beach! much jealous hehe !! i miss u a lot cons and i kinda want u to come back faster bc i dont have a lot of time left but at the same time i want u to spend more time there bc i know i want to go back and spend time with my delegation.. anyways much love as always!
Have fun Jocelyn !!
Hi Isis!!
I’ve been reading all of your groups daily posts and this trip sounds so awesome!! It’s so nice to get to visit a foreign country and go to all the amazing locations you all are going to.
Hope you are having the time of your life and I can’t wait to hear all your stories when you get home!
Miss you IceMilk!!!!
Auntie Becky 😉
Have fun Sofia you are very lucky!! Love you and miss you besos y abrazos
mami !!
Have fun Sofia you are very lucky!! Love you and miss you besos y abrazos
mami !!
Jenna – forgot to tell you…you’ve picked the right time to be gone with your upper 80’s there. It’s been 106, 104, and today 100+. I see at times you’ve had the tropical rains, so has the humidity been bad? The weather says you will have tropical rains/PM Thunderstorms later this week. So stay dry lol ? – Abrazos y besos, Mama
Hi Isis,
I’m so glad to hear you had fun at beach day and able to enjoy it! I’m sure you all had a great time. I miss you Icemilk. I can’t wait to see and hug you. The house is not the same without you. I love you.
Great post. Sounds like everyone had fun