Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Lucy Cervantes & Kailee Nieltawee, Glimpsers
Working norms vary from country to counrty. Today, we, the glimpsers, were able to experience first hand the labor of those working the coffee plantations in the Dominican Republic. The day began at 6:00am in the morning, just as the sun began to rise. As we rode to...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Karen & Kelsey, Glimpsers
In 2013, the courts ruled that only people born in the Dominican Republic, and who were descendents of Dominican parents/ legal residents would be considered legal citizens. This ruling stripped thousands of Dominican born Haitians of their nationality. Throughout the...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Adventure Fun Day Liders Del Dia; Serena Yates & Katie Tam, Glimpsers
Today started with an extra early wake-up call to prepare us for our adventure of the day. Right after a delicious on-the-road breakfast, we had the amazing opportunity of going to the Larimar shop/workshop in the Dominican Republic. We started out with a presentation...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Vincent Pham and Andy Ortega, Glimpsers
“It doesn’t matter how long the friendship is, it’s the quality that matters” – Unknown Today was the first free day for the group and we took advantage of it by exploring the city with our GG Ambassadors. It was really interesting to see the city from a local...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Sam Levine, Lucas Lin, and Raul Paz, Glimpsers
Today we experienced something most of us have never experienced before. Last night at 10:00 PM the electricity and water were shut down. We were each given a five gallon bucket of water to do tasks such: as brushing our teeth, showering, and going to the bathroom for...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Oscar Waterman and Jamilet Solano, Glimpsers
Today, Aid and Development Day, the group moved its focus away from the complex cultural aspects of the Dominican Republic and onto the sources of need and impacts of foreign aid in developing countries. This information will provide a framework and lens for the rest...
Posted in SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11 by Tara Russell, Global Glimpse Leader
Daily life in the Dominican Republic is a rich tapestry woven from myriad threads including vibrant traditions in the areas of music, dance, religion, and language. Today on our “Día de la Cultura”, Global Glimpsers visiting San Juan de la Maguana had the...
