To kick off our day we woke up bright and early at 6:00 am. This was because we were going to transport to Juandolio but, unfortunately, we had a change of plans. Our schedule got pushed back an hour but we were able to make it through everything we had planned. After breakfast at 8:00 am, we took a 3 hour bus ride to Juandolio. We had a pit stop at a gift shop place where the glimpsers were able to purchase many different souvenirs such as hats, bracelets, magnets, and keychains. We eventually made it to our base house in Juandolio where we had lunch at 1:30 pm.
After lunch, we went to the Ascala office to listen to a speaker about their passion for working with Haitian immigrants. We learned that a while back in Haiti there were laws created that made it difficult for someone to belong to a nationality – it was hard for Haitians to become a citizen in the D.R. A quote that stood out to us was by the director of the department of documentation from Ascala, “No importa el color ni el idioma, todo somos seres humanos.” Lastly, to close our activities for today we took a tour of the sugar cane fields where we learned how difficult the labor was and how hard it was to earn money.
After the activities, we had free time when we arrived back to the base house. For free time most of the glimpsers enjoyed their time taking a dip in the pool, a trip to the spa… sike just a dip in the pool. Overall, it was a successful day learning more about the impact on immigration in the D.R. while still being able to enjoy the environment
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Im glad you’re having fun I miss you Edwin, enjoy it to the fullest.
Woohoo you guys finally got to swim. Looks like you guys had a fabulous day. That’s great you guys got to go shopping. I hope you bough us something Ari.
Love you and miss you!
Love, Vanessa and Esteban
I hope ya’ll had a good and enjoyful day!! Glad to hear that your travel went well.
To Ari: I misss youuu! I love youuu mi amor!!
Glad you got to swim and shop for souvenirs! The immigration discussion sounds very interesting. Miss you, love you, Nora!
Lol the sleeping picture. Sounds like it was a good day. I love to see you’re having a good time Edwin💗
Lol, love how you’re one of the only ones awake on the bus Jose💀 Ugh the swimming looks like so much fun! Did you guys get to try the sugar cane? It’s pretty good! You better have got me some souvenirs though Jose. Love you and miss you Jose❤️
Looks like everyone is having a good time, can’t wait for the next blog!
-Rocksea
Lol, love how you’re one of the only ones awake on the bus Jose💀 Ugh the swimming looks like so much fun! Did you guys get to try the sugar cane? It’s pretty good! You better have got me some souvenirs though Jose. Love you and miss you Jose❤️
Looks like everyone is having a good time, can’t wait for the next blog!
-much love,
Rocksea 🙂
Hey sis! I finally got to see a post you made lol. Looks like you’re having fun which is great 🙂 those sugar canes look good btw Can’t wait to see you in 5 days! WOOT WOOT. We miss you lots Margarette <3 (esp bent)
What a bright and early start to the day! It must have been nice to travel to a different place. The pool sounds nice but alas no spa! Love you Nora!
Lol, love how you’re one of the only ones awake on the bus Jose💀 Ugh the swimming looks like so much fun! Did you guys get to try the sugar cane? It’s pretty good! You better have got me some souvenirs though Jose. Love you and miss you Jose❤️
Looks like everyone is having a good time, can’t wait for the next blog!
-Rocksea 🙂