Hi families & friends!
Today was an incredible culture day filled with food, drink, dancing, and conversation. We had an early wake-up call to hit the road in the morning to a small, rural community of Jarabacoa called Campo Añil. Here we visited Los Bohios, a unique and quaint tourist destination that preserves many distinctive factors of traditional indigenous and Dominican culture. The hosts served us delicious chocolate and Casabe (a traditional yuca bread), we learned the Dominican way to play dominoes (I’m still working on my strategy), and our guide, Eunice, shared stories about her childhood growing up on the property without running water or electricity. She was easily the best part of the visit. She made us feel at home and we all appreciated her hugs when we left.
In the second activity of the day, Adelso and his partner, Mariela, came to teach us how to dance bachata and merengue. The instructor did say that we were the best class he has ever taught. I agree 🙂
The final activities of the day included the tutoring seminar, lesson planning, and preparation for our “Living Like a Local” day tomorrow. This includes a night with no electricity and running water. We hope everyone sleeps well for a busy day of work tomorrow.
Much love!
- Learning about the history of life in Los Bohios.
- Eunice showing us the cacao seed.
- Team photo in Los Bohios with our gracious hostess: Eunice.
- Jishnu & Briseyda dancing bachata & merengue.
- Team photo with our dance instructors: Adelso & Mariela.
- Cecilia’s birthday surprise after dinner!
What’s up Jessica, this is your favorite uncle from Modesto. Hope you had fun learning merengue, but not too much fun. Lol
We miss you a lot, but hope you’re having a great experience .
Thanks for the great pictures. Looks like a lot of fun.
Happy Birthday Cecilia!
Hey JA1A! Seems like you guys are learning so much from the DR and it has only been your 2nd day. Hope you doing good Lorenzo, hopefully I’ll see a picture of you where you’re not all hidden or just to the side lol. Keep up the good work you guys, and take good care of my boy Lorenzo for me. Can’t wait to see how living like a local treats you guys!
Valerie!
Wishing that you learned some steps. Have fun!
Your family that loves you.
Hi Gianna
Looks like you are having fun! Miss you.
Keep learning.
Love you, Mom, Rob, and Gracie
hey jessica ! hope you’re doing good and learning a lot. missing you so much, especially when i want to send someone a funny post. we’re at a festival today and i’m stuck being an only child, enjoying all the ice cream breaks to myself. love and miss you.
Hi Jessica! What an Awesome experience for you. We can’t wait to hear all about your adventures. Showed the boys the pictures and Antonio says, “I need to go visit Jessica there tomorrow!” Lol be safe and we love you!
Hi Abby! Looks like you are having an amazing time! I’m house sitting for the Millers this weekend and it has been weird being there without you. I love you so much and I am so proud of you. Being the only child has been a weird change for me so come home soon!
Miss you like crazy! Love, Taylor
Jessica, this day looked so fun!! I wanted to start taking bachata and merengue lessons but I guess I’ll just have to wait for you to come back so you can teach me lol I hope you’re enjoying every moment!