Welcome back to the blog families and friends! Today being community day, we woke up at 6 am to eat some nice eggs and toast at 7. We then got ready to go to the community Cañada de las Palma to visit our host families, help out, and connect. Every family welcomed us with open arms and open doors. We all had a good time cleaning, cooking, and overall getting to know the community. We were able to see how they grow their own food, the water-powered electricity they built, and how they live their daily lives. Many basketball games were played with the local kids, and connections were built even with a language barrier. We got to eat and serve the food we had made with the local community members. Serving rice and chicken with tostones and potato salad to all the children was an interesting experience. After everyone enjoyed their meals, the party was ready to begin. All types of bachata, merengue, and salsa were blasting through the speakers, and everyone was on their feet moving their hips. Some were playing dominoes, while the rest of us danced with the community. We danced, and danced, and danced until our legs gave out. Everyone was smiling, laughing, sweating, and having the best time with the locals. Even those who had never danced before came out of their shells to dance today. We shared our gratitude and appreciation for all those who welcomed us into their homes and sadly had to say our goodbyes. Later on, we gathered our thoughts on what we’ve seen and experienced in the community today. After, we quickly changed into our business casual outfits to present our plan for our CAP project to the Global Glimpse program manager of the DR. Everyone got to speak on involvement in helping the community. After that, we took a very quick trip to the supermarket to receive some well-deserved snacks. Half an hour later, we presented our dinner of some delicious pasta and continued with the nightly meeting. We enjoyed leading today of all days because we were able to genuinely bond not only with our hosts but with the entire community. We appreciate all our leaders for giving us this experience and also give appreciation to the locals who have let us into not only their lives but their hearts. A common wish we all had as a group was to visit that community again. Passing the torch to the next leaders, we are signing off!
Anastasia: I miss all my loved ones who are viewing this blog, I appreciate everything you’ve all done for me and I love y’all!
Gianaliz: I love all my family back over there and I can’t wait to come home!! WRITE MORE COMMENTS
Oh, Anastasia, I recognize your writing style. I’m so glad you got to experience the day with locals as a leader of a day. And I’m so happy to see you with a child, that’s where you shine! Miss you and love . So proud of everything you do!
Hi Giana,
Looks like you have been having a great time. I love this for you and your now new friends.
We miss you so much! 😘
Hi everyone,
So glad to hear you guys danced, played, and got to spend time with some of the locals learning how they grow their own foods and how they live their daily lives. Gianaliz we can’t wait to see you and hear more about it. We miss you so much. Love you!!!
Hey Glimpsers I see you all are having a great time. Every leader has done well with informing us back home of all the things you all have done this far. I’m happy that everyone is enjoying their experience.
X mommy misses you so much ❤️❤️
Nastya, love seeing all the things you guys are doing. Can’t wait to hear all the stories you have to share when you come back!
Love,
Eliza
Hiiii Glimpsers!!
Given today’s events, all your hearts are definitely filled with gratitude and appreciation. For it is a blessing when a family personally opens up their home and provides insight into their daily lives.
I hope that this will inspire you all to continue to give back onto your local community once you return home.
Jayden, you are so missed, but I truly love and enjoy seeing you continue to thrive in this element ♥️
I am super proud of you and all fellow glimpsers. Keep up the great work everyone!
Another amazing day! Thank you for with us your another day! I love the pictures! Amazing time in DR. Enjoy every moment guys! Amazing experience!
Kesya I’m flying back to New York tomorrow. I’m leaving Seattle at 11.30 am local time. I love you so much! I’m so proud of you. I miss you more every day! ❤️
Look like you guys are having a blast
So happy you guys got a chance to experience this
Everything looks amazing 👏 I can’t wait to go on a family vacation to Dominican republican soon
So glad you guys are experiencing this beautiful culture, I was telling Estela how country families are so welcoming and caring, humble, hardworking people, love that from my country. Keep enjoying every minute of this beautiful experience. Love you guys but miss my girl like crazy
Wow! It sounds like you all have had such a wholesome experience. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by! I’m thrilled to read that everyday has been filled with such fun and new opportunities. Gianaliz, I miss you so much and can’t wait to hear more about the wonderful moments and new friendships your building!
Hi Giana, it’s Ma. I miss you and I’m waiting for you to come back to hear these stories in person to enjoy it with you!
Love seeing the full immersion into the community that is so welcoming. Keep up the great work and edification! Nastya, I know your kindness and warmth shone on this day. So happy to see you do your thang! Xoxo
I’m so proud of how yall are bonding and coming together as a group! Continue doing amazing things.
Seems that today was a full day. not only of work but eye opening towards how people live in other countries.
Beautiful picture of the little kids playing dominos!
I’m sure everyone feels great after helping cooking, feeding and getting the community project going on.
Mariana miss you although looking at the pictures I see your big smile and my heart is full of happiness.
Also Spain won the Eurocopa!
Love you
Sending BIG LOVE to all Glimpsers, but excited to hear from the Prepsters when we return in September. Enjoy the last few days of your trip. I’m glad you got to experience the amazing villa with the pool!!
Can’t wait to talk all about these memorable, once in a lifetime stories in person. This experience has been nothing but amazing in every way & i love learning about the culture through your stories. We’re getting closerrr!! Miss you so much boom, can’t wait to see you xoxoxo
Hello everyone!!!
Giana and Anastasia you ladies did a great job as leaders today providing us with details. You all looked great in your outfits.
Jade I hope you practiced dancing bachata and merengue I’ll be testing you next week!! 💃 💃
Giana we love you and can’t wait for Thursday !!!!
Zayn and Liam are so bored without you they have no one to bother