Today was the first day of our CAP project! Our focus for the project is to install a pipeline which will bring clean water to service the community of La Ceniza de Hatillo. Since it was the start of the project, our focus was more on the demanding side, as we dug the trenches to place the pipes.
To put it into perspective, imagine you are in the hot sun in the humidity under limited shade, with blisters and calluses surfacing on the palms of your hand. You are tired but you keep going as you swing the pickax hitting yet another rock. Whelp, that was tough. T-T
However, we persevered!
On another note, we were able to gain the experience that comes with manual work. We gained empathy towards the local workers whose working conditions are less forgiving in the heat.
Everyone contributed an essential amount of dedication to the cause. In particular, Nicolas, who was visiting family in the community, took time out of his day to support us. He worked alongside us, fixed barbed wires on a fence, and even gave us some Brazilian fruits. We think this goes to show the importance of the project to the individuals in the community.
As leaders, we had to learn how to keep everyone in check while also being mindful of their needs amidst the weather conditions. As a group of three, our efforts were positively recognized, especially as it was our first day of the CAP project.
Thank you for reading! :0
Personal Notes:
Shout out to the fam and the homies, I miss y’all. I want pupusas when I get back >:) – Dom
Hi, I am alive and living 0_0. See you soon!- Anna
Sup Moms and Pops. I’m doing well. Y’all better not be eating any good food, or else -Ti
OMG YASSSS doing some hard work and slaying yall 😀 Camila I just remembered about the blog hi 🙂 Excited to see you when you get home and go to the ween concert with u!!!
Congrats on your first day! I see the dedication of all for a great cause! Keep smiling! Love you Giselle…counting down the days! Love, Mom xoxo
Dominic,
We miss you so much and can’t wait to see you and hear all about your experience. It looks like you are enjoying your time in the DR!! And yes, of course you can have pupusas when you get back!!! Ewnjoy your last few days!
Love,
Mom, dad and Heihei
Ary…..
Miss you very much ❤️. Counting down the days to give you tons of hugs and kisses.
Reading this post warms my heart. You guys need to be very proud of yourselves. No doubt you will do big things in life.
Love you my beautiful princess.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention, Mickey 🐶 is not a happy camper.
Wow!!!
It must have been really hard because it’s something you’ve never done before, but you’re all amazing.
Take care of your health and work balance and we are looking forward to the day you come back.
We love you and miss you so much, Ashley💜💜💜
We miss you, Annmaria! Looking forward to seeing you on Friday.
You should all be very proud of your hard work! I enjoy all of the pictures and how each duo has a chance to lead the day. Rule the World Leaders!
Love you G!
Tiberius we are so proud of the young man you’ve become. Thank you for being our son and being a man of God. And boyboy we are not eating anything until you get here!!!!!!
Tiberius we are very proud of you and we hope you are eating new fun yummy food and meeting great people. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERY SINGLE SECOND. ❤️ LOVE DAD, MOM ,SOL, SARAI, MASAIAH, MERCY AND KOKOA