Hey family and friends!
It was a simple yet fulfilling day for the delegation. Today was our first free day of our trip. The day consisted of staying in the hostel and using the free time we had to get to know one another better. With 22 people on the trip, it was very hard to get to know everyone in six days. We had the opportunity to bond with one another and have fun. During our free time we played many games like: Uno, card games, and dare games. The dare games were hilarious for context Fernando no longer has a moustache. While others talked and played games, some had the chance to do laundry by hand, which was a first experience for some people. Laundry day was ruined when the rain came pouring down and ruined the drying process for many. After lunch we had the chance to walk to the colmada or corner store and there we bought many snacks. Today was very laid back and we did not travel very much. The material going into this blog will not be as jam packed as the others, but we had a lot of fun and for the first time most of us can say we talked to everyone that is on the trip. Our relationships with one another grow stronger and stronger by the day. The label of “acquaintance” we once had for each other is no longer there. Though we only been here for a short amount of time, we can definitely say that it feels like we known each other for months. Everyone here misses home but we all feel like this hostel is another home, with the great support from our new family. We are having the time of our lives!
-Kristian Cruz and Jayjay Pastores
P.S. the weather is insanely bipolar
Hey love,
I’m happy you’re enjoying your trip so far and glad you had a free day
because I was able to hear from you! I miss you lots, I can’t wait to hear more
about your trip. I’m so proud of you bubba. Take good care of yourself
and see you soon! I love you my Kristian!
*P.S. I already watched all the videos you left me*
w/ lots of love,
Maria
Sup Goolie Kim. It seems like it’s crazy lit over there. It’s nice reading these blogs and seeing the different things you guys do compared to what my delegation and I did in Constanza. I hung out with nik and Sam a couple days ago and we tried getting Nik to confess his love for Vanessa but he wouldn’t do it. (Maybe bc Sam was there) Anyways, hope you’re having a great time in the DR. I miss you lots !! :’)
Hi Erik, it was nice to hear your voice today. I see you in the pictures that have been posted on the website, but it does not compare to talking to you. Remember to to be good and kind. You and your new friends are on the path to save the world one little step at a time. We are very proud of you. Say hello to Corrina we miss her too.
윤아야~
오늘 목소리를 들을 수 있어서 했지만 잘 들리지 않아서 섭섭하네…잘 지내고 있지?
아빠 엄마 수아는 선교 무사히 다녀왔어. 몸은 피곤하지만, 마음은 감사로 가득하다. 너도 덥고 힘들겠지만, 감사로 잘 지내다 오길 계속 기도할께.
사랑한다. 보고싶네…
Hi??Jay,
It was so good to hear your voice today even if it their was a 10 second delay & connection was super bad. I did get the email you sent me and I cried a little while reading it cuz it made me miss you more but We are super proud of you & glad that your having the best time of your life. Appreciate every person & moment! Promise to always be safe & Please keep posting pictures! We love it!
We luv you very much!
Mama, Papa & Mellie
줄리야
비가 많이 와서 걱정이다 빨래도 못하겠네?
속옷은 네가 샤워할때 따로 빨아서 말려 입어 알았지?
엄만 네가 너무 보고 싶어 죽겠다
아프지 말고 몸이 힘들더라도 여행을 즐겨라
I want to grow up and be just like you.
줄리야
이메일 봤어 음식이 맛있다니 정말 다행이다
피부가 가렵더라도 절대 긁지 말고
모기 물려 너무 가려우면 헤어 드라이어로
뜨거운 바람 계속 해주면 안가렵대
한번 해봐
사랑해 이쁜 딸?
Wow, that’s really nice, even when you have a laid-back day, it sounds so productive.
Claudia I loved hearing your voice today, we really miss you and your laughs, and I miss being in your snaps??
All your dogs are fine…. Niki, lucky, junior, Pongo, Muñeca & Max say ” woof woof! ” your sister is having a great time in Cancun and your brother has another soccer game tomorrow I hope he can score again.
We love you so much.
Have a great night?
Julie
I checked the weather over there,
It showed Humid and very hot.
Please drink water frequently..
I am sure you are in the moment you can write your experiences over there in your life book.
Be strong and enjoy your time.
Please put cream in your skin to treat rash.
Love Dad
Erik
My love, this is your dad. Sorry I missed you when you called two times today. I was busy with abuelita all day long. Mami said that you sounded happy on the phone and nothing makes me happier than knowing you are having a good laugh. Remember to practice your Spanish, to make new and everlasting friends, to enjoy the experience, and to listen to your mom!
WITH ALL THE LOVE!
Hi Erik! How you doing boo? Not sure if they already read the comments from this blog but oh well. Anyway, I miss you and can’t wait to see you! I only have like 5 days left and it’s been good so far. Lots to tell you when you get back! I’m actually making friends, you’d be so proud! Hope you’re having fun on your trip because my trip has been pretty dope so far haha. Love ya!
Oh and write on my blog if ya can!!!
Tell Corrina that Kali, Hillary and I said to have fun and don’t forget us!
Hiiiiii Malcolm! I wonder how you like that weather lol. I hope you’re having so much funnnn! I know you probs miss home as much as we miss you but I’m reallllly hoping you’re enjoying everything. Take pictures of everything. Like literally everything even the floor (I’m just being extra but you know what I mean LOL). I talked to your mom today on the phone and went over the blog even further than the text so she knows wassup. Tomorrow’s Marge’s birthday and it’s going to be weird w/o you but I’ll eat some cake for you! My trip is alllllllssssmooooost here I’m super excited. Love you Bestfriend! ?
Sammi
Keep it one hunnid Kristian, glad you alive
Hiola mijo como estas espero que bien nosotros estamos bien mańana es opening ceremony Luis juega tuesday at 12 noon estoy mu contenta que Estes bien MIJO no olvides Mosquitos repelente y crema para el sol please mommy love you take care your self please I love you mijo que viva la familia?⚾️?❤️??