Hello Everyone out there reading this blog!
Today was a jam packed day of exploring our host city of Constanza. The focus for today was the history of the Dominican Republic and how that history impacts the country today. To accomplish this we started our day off with a small group history activity to learn some of the facts about the DR’s past. Then this afternoon we went on a city tour to see some of the historic sites in Constanza. We had an especially great opportunity to meet and talk with the local Bomberos (Fire fighters) and hear how they support the local community(see picture below). We also visited the central park of Constanza called Parque Anacaona (View Picture below). Here the locals gather for cultural events, holidays and celebrations. Local music can be heard playing in the park most nights. After our tour we had a free hour that most of the Glimpsers decided to visit a local shop called A Punto de Nieve. On the way we even ran into another delegation of glimpsers that are staying at a neighboring hotel. Once at the shop we had some great pastries and drinks before heading back to the hotel for dinner. Speaking of dinner, we also had our first opportunity to try the cooking of our host Dilenia, which did not disappoint. Dilenia and her staff have been cooking us traditional local dishes for all of our meals. They have been delicious and we are excited to continue to try more of the local delicacies!
We will update you tomorrow after we finish our cultural day. It looks to be filled with lots of crafts, dancing and yes a lot of fun.
Hey Silvia your family misses you
Hey Michelle, I hope you that you’re having fun at DR and I miss you 😉
wow! sofia is so cute! wonder how the weather is there
Hi Marisol we miss you hope you are having fun
Hi Marisol
We miss you hope your having fun
Hi Josh!
We miss you! No baseball hat in your pics? Hmmm?
Josh you left ur giants hat at the “let’s giants” rally…lol hope ur enjoying ur time there buddy!
We miss you already Sofia. It has been very hot here, but maybe not as hot as in DR. Have fun
Hi Katrina! We miss you already! Hope you’re having an amazing time! Your nephew says “hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii”. Love you! ❤️
Hi Joshua- we are glad to see you enjoying the local culture in Costanza. We look forward to hearing more about it when you return. Love Mom, Dad, Jacob and Jonah
Go giants!
Jonah says he hopes you have a good time in DR, and when you come back a good time in baseball, and he misses you.
Hi, Josh; Your Uncle John here-your Dad and brothers are visiting for a couple of days. It’s really hot here, so we’ve been hitting the pool. I’ve been on the other side of your island-Haiti, but never DR. The pictures I’ve seen of DR look really nice-beautiful beaches-but I saw on the news that huge amounts of garbage were washing up on the shores, and I hope that doesn’t affect you and your group…Take care-tio J
Hi Jocelyn, we all miss you ,hope you having alot of fun we love you?
Hi Mari,
We all miss you including muñeca… Hope you are having fun and enjoying your trip thus far. Love you! ??
Hi Momo, I’m glad to see your smile in the pics! Hope you have a great time there. Miss U! Mom
Karizma – so glad to see your smiling face! 🙂
Happy 17th Birthday Sis – Hugs and Kisses from all of us at home!
Can’t wait to hear more!
Hi Maddy, love your smiles. We miss you, and we love you very much. Hope you are having a excellent time, Enjoying all the different cultures. Photos looks beautiful.
HIIIII CHRISTINEEEEE HEHE looks like you’re having fun and making friends (hopefully hehe) enjoy your wonderful time there and #doit4daculture
HIIIII CHRISTINEEEEE HEHE looks like you’re having fun and making friends (hopefully hehe) enjoy your wonderful time there and #doit4daculture (am I embarrassing you??)
JANEE!! hope you’re having a lot of fun! Mommy #2 and I love & miss ya lots ❤️ She won’t make me tacos until you come back though ?
I sent this link to everyone so don’t be looking ugly in your pictures. Also, senior proofs came home and they made my hair wack. Don’t forget to put on sunscreen and bug spray. BE SAFE! Ok love you bye!
Happy Birthday Karizma !!!
JANEE!! hope you’re having a lot of fun! Mommy #2 and I love & miss ya lots <3. She won't make me tacos until you come back though ;(.
I sent this link to everyone so don't be looking ugly. Also, senior proofs came home and they made my hair wack. Don't forget to put on sunscreen and bug spray. BE SAFE! ok love you bye!
Hi Michelle! We miss you and hope your are having a lot of fun in the Dominican Republic! Enjoy every moment of your trip and take lots of pictures. Everyone is doing well here and we hope to see you soon!
All the love,
Tanya
Hello my baby Michelle, enjoy your trip in the DR and take lots of pictures. We hope that you are learning a lot and are having fun! Love you and miss you!♥️
Hi Vanessa
Thinking about you. We miss you have a great time. We left ve you!! ❤️?
Hi Vanessa
Thinking about you. We miss you have a great time. We love you!! ❤️?
Dear Sofia the house is so quite and empty without you.we miss you and love you. Have fun in the new adventure in your journey. Enjoy this great place. Love mom❤️
Hey Mari! Hope you’re having fun out there! I miss you 🙁 Siena says hi!!
Sofia de house is so empty without you. We miss you a lot already! Have fun in this new great experience in your life journey! Enjoy this great place! Love mom❤️
Hi Mari,
Te cuidas y te extrañamos. Tu mami y papi
Hey Jane,
Try to enjoy every single day goes by with your group and people over there.
We miss and love you Jane.
Hey Robert!
We miss you around here!
Hi Emerson!!
Miss you lots and hope you have tons of fun! Can’t wait to hear about your trip once you’re back 🙂
p.s. we sent your contact remover along with another GG team, hope you get it soon.
Hi Emerson,
You and the team look really cool. Have fun exploring and helping.
Got your luggage yet? Contact lens removers are on the way.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Sophia
Andrea –
Looks like a lot of fun! Hope you are enjoying the local sites and food.
Tye and Lucky wish they were there with you!
Hi Emerson,
You and the team look really cool. Enjoy the trip and helping the community.
Hope you have received the luggage. Contact lens removers should arrive today.
Mom, Dad, Sophia
We love you Maycee Mosley.
Hope all is well. We miss you.
Mom and Dad❤️
I miss you a lot. I’ve been texting your mom and she let me know how you’re doing and of course you talked about the food ?. I love you ❤️
^^josh
Hey Michelle, It’s Liz!
I hope you are having a wonderful time in the DR! I can’t wait for you to get back so you can tell me all about it! Miss and love you so much! See you soon!
Love You Maddy
Hi Maddy we miss you. Love the pictures. You’re mom can’t wait to see you.
Love Aunty Nada
Hi Maraia,
We love your group pictures! Enjoy the DR and in helping the community.
We miss you
Dad, Mom & Coco?
Hey Armon,
Have fun and make memories! Im so proud of you!
Love,
Dad
Hey Armon,
I see you. Love and miss you. Continue to make us proud.
Mommie
Wow!!! What an introduction to a new country! Enjoy the culture and try to bring a little back with you!! Armon get some good recipes!!! ?