Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Elijah & Alexis, Glimpsers
Today, we made our best effort at living our lives in a way that mirrored that of local agricultural workers in Constanza. We awoke at 6 AM, just as they do, and had a breakfast of oatmeal, a staple, we are told, of their diet. After breakfast, we drove to a farm...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Pratick & Yunkun, Glimpsers
Today we relaxed and had a fun day! We woke up at 6:30 AM and woke everyone up at 7:00 AM. Then we gathered and had breakfast. The breakfast was great; we had sandwiches and cereal. After breakfast, we all walked to the beach where we swam, played hot potato...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Thomas & Valeria, Global Glimpsers
Today the Glimpers morning started at 6:00 AM and breakfast started an hour later. After breakfast, we all got on the bus to our base house in Juan Dolio. We were running late so as soon as we got there we at lunch and jumped right back on the bus. When we got off we...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Mary Downie & Jeromie Whalen, Global Glimpse Leaders
Today was a fun-filled day that the Glimpsers are sure to remember! After breakfast, the group traveled to see a local artist specializing in traditional mask-making named Gato. Masks have a long history in the culture of the Dominican Republic and are worn in...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Larry A. & Mabel A., Program Coordinators
Our day began as usual early in the morning, at this time of the day the weather is really cozy in Constanza. We had a great breakfast at base camp and started getting ready for the day. Our first activity was a culture seminar so everyone would know what they can...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Jeromie Whalen, Global Glimpse Leader
Our journey began in the early morning hours at Boston Logan airport, where we all met face-to-face for the first time! Though most of us were groggy from the time and travel, you could feel the excitement as we navigated two different airports and a three-hour...
Posted in Constanza 7-16-2022 by Elijah Bacal, Glimpser
Hi Everyone! My name is Elijah, I’m a rising senior at Northampton High School, and I will be going to the Dominican Republic with Global Glimpse! I am super excited for our trip. I have never travelled outside of the US/Canada, and am looking forward to gaining...
