Hi families and friends! Simone the GGL here! As I am serving as the Leadership-specific coach this week, I was the model Lider del Dia (Leader of the Day), but you will be hearing from the students starting tomorrow!
Today was our Culture Day and city tour, so we started the day getting a tour of the local fire station (and many of the students got to slide down the fire pole) before embarking on a walking tour of the Jarabacoa community led by one of our Program Coordinators, Nicole. Before leaving the town, we visited Helados Ivon, a staple ice cream spot. They had the BEST mango ice cream.
After the tour, we visited Bohios Campo Añil where the students learned about the Dominican Republic’s history of exporting coffee and cacao beans, even getting to taste locally-sourced hot chocolate. We were invited to play a Dominican game similar to “Capture the flag” with some of the children at the campo while waiting for lunch. Today’s lunch was the students’ favorite meal so far; many of them mentioned that it tasted like love (probably because it was prepared by the owner of the campo and her family). The meal consisted of chicken, pork, tostones, salad, beans, and rice, but tasted like a slice of heaven.
When we returned to the accommodations, the students participated in a self-reflection workshop where they unpacked their first impressions and got the chance to know each other better in small (randomly selected) groups. After getting further acquainted, we had a DANCE CLASS! An instructor came and taught merengue, bachata, and salsa to the students, especially those who did not already know how to dance.
We ended the day with our nightly meeting, where Kioni and Henna were crowned Leaders of the Day for tomorrow. In order to become LDDs, the two “proved their worth” by performing their talent, silent reenactment of tomorrow’s Spanish words of the day: rio, comunidad, & sostenible.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog post and the rest of the trip! Please leave comments so that we can read them to the students–they miss you all!
hey Sarah! Looks like fun! missing you lots!
This looks like so much fun. We miss you Erika. Enjoy this moment 🙂 it is beneficial to experience different cultures. Thank you for the pictures
Henna and Kioni!!!! Líderes del Día! Felicidades! I love you Henna and I’m looking forward to reading about your time exploring different relationships in a different country with different perspectives. Enjoy 💕😘
PERIOD HENNALIVE IT UP I LOVE YOU! WHO YOU KNOW IN THE DR?!…oh okay <3
Hey pretty mamma‼️
Blessings to you and your new friends at Global Glimpse. Sounds adventurous, heart warming, expressive & reflective wrapped into one. Glad you are participating & making the most out of your journey thus far. Can’t wait to hear where your LDD quest takes you.
Pay attention to the little things, feel the humidity in the air, the sound of the forest, the smell of the dirt/mud, the songs of the insects speaking, the whistle of the birds looming & the flavors in each meal. I take it you are making out just fine & able to find something Vegan to grace your palate.
Proud you are able to experience other countries at such a young age. The broadening of your horizons changes one’s perspective of the world in understanding we are all apart of the whole & make up one tiny but important piece in the scheme of all things. See yourself in the people you encounter & they will see themselves in you.
It’s almost time to leave the nest as 12th grade approaches quickly. Find your strength and the courage to be you. Approach the edge of your nest 🪺, for home will always be here to support you… now spread your wings & SOAR‼️
Love Dad as I’m sure your mom too will be sending you words of encouragement.
HAVE A BLAST GLOBAL GLIMPSE… SALUTE‼️
HENNNAA & AMARA !!!! hope you’re having such a great time! love y’all! make this the best experience ever
Hey Izel! It looks like you guys are having a blast. Enjoy every minute of it and take it all in. We miss you so much, but we are so happy that you are gaining such a wonderful experience.
Your mom and I send all our love and think about you every minute of the day.
Keep up the great work and dedication. We are so proud of you and all the Global Glimpse Students. ¡Saludos!
Gina te extrañamos mucho. Te amo mi niña disfruta el viaje y trata de aprender de sus culturas.
Hey Miguel! Hope you are having lots of fun, enjoying and learning about the Dominican Culture. Miss you lots!
Hey Miguel! Hope you are having lots of fun. May this be one of many learning experiences. Can’t wait to hear all that you learn in this awesome adventure.