Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Ethan and Xadani, Leaders of the Day
Hey everybody, it’s Ethan and Xadani. Today we woke up tired and filled with a range of emotions knowing it would be our last full day. Breakfast was warm filled with delicious ham, omelets, fruit, and some toast. We organized a candy hunt after breakfast for all the...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Adanna Okiwelu, Global Glimpse Summer Alumni Intern
Hello family and friends of the JA2A-BAY Global Glimpse delegation, We know you’re excited to see your Glimpsers, so we thought we would share the new return flight information so you know when and where to pick them up from the airport: Students are expected to...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Matthew and Azul, Leaders of the Day
Well, maybe not the end, per se, but a new beginning for all of us. Hey hey, families and friends! It’s the leaders of today (Matt and Azul), and we’re here writing this rather monumental blog to commemorate the group’s biggest achievement: creating a pipe...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Winta and Megan, Leaders of the Day
Today was a continuation of yesterday’s activities, working on the aqueducts. Everyone was tired from yesterday’s hard work, but did an amazing job and pulled through with today’s work. After finishing breakfast at 8:00, we quickly headed to the field to continue...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Jennyffer, Aryamaan, and Yesenia, Leaders of the Day
Today our group learned how tough manual labor can be. We used pickaxes and shovels to dig trenches to help a community get running water. Our group felt concerned about how the people in this community lived without the basic privilege of having running water. The...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Aaron and Bianca, Leaders of the Day
Waking up to the sunrise was the start of the day. We gathered everyone to get ready for this very exciting day. Our short journey to the beach began after breakfast, which was eggs, bread, fruit, and cereal. As we got to the beach some Glimpsers were rushing to nice...
Posted in Jarabacoa 2 6-12-2024 by Jazlyne and Jellien, Leaders of the Day
Hello friends and family! Jazlyne and Jellien writing here! As Leader of the Day, we had so much fun leading and educating everyone about the Dominican Republic’s theme of Immigration. Today we started the day off bright and early with a meal prep breakfast where we...
