Hello from Bonao!!! The trip is off to an incredible start. We began today with a discussion on culture and the effect of imperialism on local cultures throughout the world. We followed this up with a trip to One Art where we learned the art of woodcrafting and everyone got a chance to create a work of art. From there we explored the city further, visiting the Plaza de la Cultura, a stop we had to skip due to rain on our city tour yesterday. We explored a museum with a tour next to the Plaza, and that was just our morning!
After lunch we learned how to dance the Bachata and the Merengue. Then we got to see and participate in a traditional Carnival Dance. While reticent at first, everyone in the group was on their feet and dancing in the end. We returned to the orphanage to engage in an English Tutoring Seminar before planning our first lesson. English tutoring begins tomorrow, and with energy and spirits high, our Glimpsers are ready for the challenge.
We shared stories on why we joined Global Glimpse and reflected on our first two days during the nightly meeting. It’s incredible how much we’ve done and how much we’ve grown in only two days, and we’re all excited for the adventures that await. Until tomorrow B1A fans.
Ryan, Roxane, and the B1A Glimpsers
Hadas and Erin,
It looks like you’re having a blast! I hope you had a great time in the dance classes and you’re embracing your time in the DR. I’m excited to see pictures of your woodworking when we’re back at DV. Have tons of fun and enjoy the rest of your time in Bonao!
Sending Big Love,
Mrs. Oji
Hi Ms. Oji!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I’m having a blast in Bonao. Sending love to everyone back in San Ramon!
Thanks for reaching out,
Erin <3
Ms. Oji!
We’re having such a good time thank you so much for your love and support. Can’t wait to tell you everything when we get back!
Love,
Hadas
Erin,
You guys look like you are having an amazing experience in the D.R. We miss you! Post more pictures of yourselves!
Mom, Dad, and Allison
Hi Sako! Looks like an amazing trip so far. We all miss you and there are some smiles and giggles imagining you learning Merengue! Much love from Farnsworth and all of us!
v.
Miss you guys!! Make sure dad doesn’t beef it in the bay tomorrow….. say hi to the dogs for me :0
-Sako
Hi Evelyn,
I can see you in the picture with a great big smile on your face I can see you’re having a lot of fun. It looks very interesting and I want to hear and see more. I look forward to the next set of pictures and stories of your time in the DR. I miss you so much
Mom
Hi Evelyn,
I love the great big smile on your face. It tells me you’re having a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see more pictures of your trip. I miss you
Love,
Mom
I am so glad you all had a chance to do this!