Recent posts from: Bonao – 6/5/2017


Gratitude


I say this with undoubted certainty from the bottom of my heart, that I have never been happier. It seems that with each day and each activity that passes, the degree of happiness that I experience increases exponentially. It’s simply not just because my mind...

Free Day :)


Today we had our free day. As our day began, we all had different choices in where to go, like souvenir stores, and ice cream shop, a discount store, etc. Some people decided to stay in the hostel, and others decided to go out and explore. Jacqui and I decided to stay...

Aid and Development Day


Dear Family and Friends, We are the first student leaders of the day for this trip. Today our group visited La Federación de Los Campesinos. We went on a tour visiting various areas including its unique greenhouse, which was built by past Glimpsers. Another area that...

Cultural Immersion


Today was a fun-filled day filled with new smiling faces and engaging activities at several culturally significant sites here in Bonao. In our first activity we met Juanito at La Plaza de La Cultura, where we worked in teams of two and (literally) got our hands dirty...

History and city tour


Today we had the opportunity to learn about the Dominican Republic’s history and specifically Bonao’s history and Bonao’s development over time.. During our walking tour of the city when we stopped at La Voz del Yuna museum we were surprised to learn...

Bonao Glimpsers are starting their journey!


Hello families and friends of our Bonao Glimpsers!  Just a note to let you know that we’re all here safe and sound.  The Glimpsers are tucked away in their beds getting some much-needed rest. Tomorrow we’re off to see the city of Bonao on our city tour!...

Bonao Youth Ambassadors are waiting for you!


Hello California Glimpsers! My name is Michael Joseph and I will be joining you this summer as the Captain Ambassador for Bonao City. I was originally born in Chicago, IL , and joined Global Glimpse as an Ambassador in 2015. This will be my third year in the program,...