Today was the first day of our hastily changed dining arrangements. We took the barely one minute walk to breakfast bright and early, and were introduced to our new food providers, who had been commended by our PCs and anyone who had eaten their food. We were duly informed of our new kitchen duties, which include dish washing. From there, a large group of us left for the hardware store, in order to pick up the necessary materials for our (Community Action Project) CAP project. We were largely left to our own devices to explore the towering shelves of Dominican hardware. About an hour or so later we returned, with some electing to stay in until lunch and some opting for another trip to the local grocery store for snacks and drinks. Another walk to lunch was greeted with a new *gourmet* catered meal. Following our meal we had more free time to explore and walk around and do whatever else we pleased. Suggested by our PCs, many of us made our way to a local pastry/ sweet shop in which we enjoyed a wonderful array of filled churros, flan con leche, brownies, cheesecake, and smoothies. It’s safe to say that that little pastry shop is definitely a favorite spot among the group. After our explore time, we quickly made our way to our new English tutoring destination where we were able to meet the Global Glimpse delegation from New York as well as the students they had been teaching during their time in Constanza. We were all able to observe their classes and their teaching techniques with the hopes of learning a thing or two about what to expect for our next tutoring class! After our time in the school, we had dinner and yet again were not disappointed with the delicious meal. During our nightly meeting we discussed the events of the day as well as talked about how we think we’ve changed since our last free day. We all agreed that this free day was a lot more enjoyable, eye-opening, and inclusive than the last.
Hey Sheyna!
Good to see you! The pastry shop sounds fun. I think I would have loved trying all those sweet treats! Specially the churros. You take care. Hope you are keeping well, no more stomachache.
Love you lots!
Jambo Vikrambhai,
Hope UR keeping well… Looking forward to your return
Hugs from all in SJ
Hi Jenny. It was nice to hear your voice. We’re sad we didn’t get to talk due to the poor connection but happy to hear your ok. Almost coming home….we miss you lots!!!!
Hi Ally,
With all this delicious food, I hope you are sufficiently recovered to be able to enjoy some of that… I’m curious, how is Dominican hardware different from what we have here?
Great to chat briefly!
Hugs
Hey Niya I am glad your looking okay back there. I got a call from a strange number and the connection was bad was it you?☹️Any ways just a few more days ?
Hey Bella!
Sorry we missed you call yesterday ?. I picked up twice but didn’t get connected.
You freeday sounded like lots of fun. I’m sure enjoyed the pastry shop!
Anyway take care and hope to hear from you guys soon.
Love
Family
Hi Sharwin, it seems you enjoyed your free day and the desserts. Its so nice to see your picture..We got back home yesterday from our trip. Now waiting for you to come home.. Enjoy!
Mom