Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Turin Heath & Isaiah Robles
Yesterday’s experience will hold a special place in everyone’s heart. After the early morning wake up around 4:30 am and desayuno (breakfast) on the go, the group headed to the mercado (market) to lend a helping hand. We broke up into smaller groups and each tackled a...
Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Ms. Erin-Marie Elman
“How does culture shape a country?” Well in San Juan de la Maguana there are a variety of components that inspire its community as well as the Dominican Republic. Today I was lucky enough to lead as El Lider del dia (The Leader of the Day). Today was inspirational and...
Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Ms. Erin Marie Elman and Marcus Holman
Hello parents. We had a rough night but we bonded as group and are safe and sound in our home of Hotel D’Angel for the next 3 weeks. Thanks! Today, started a new. We are no longer Eagle Academy and School for Democracy and Leadership, we are the 3rd New York...
Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Janice Peña (GGCs)
Saludos desde SJM, After a great lunch and welcoming at Onaney restaurant, we ventured out for the first time onto the streets of San Juan de la Maguana. We visited the local monuments.Unfortunately, it was raining during the city tour, but that didn’t stop...
Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Carina Dengler and Janice Peña Rosario
Dear New York Glimpsers, We are so excited for you to finally arrive in the Dominican Republic on Thursday! After so much preparation, the time is here! You’ve applied, beed accepted, attended afterschool workshops, received your trip assignment, gotten to...