Hello family and friends! It’s Leilani, today’s Leader del Día, here to report on Adventure Fun Day.
We began our day at 6:15 this morning and enjoyed a lovely breakfast of pancakes, eggs, pineapple, cantaloupe, funfetti muffins, and pineapple and melon juice. We then piled into two open air busses and began our hour and a half journey to Las Aguas Blancas, a beautiful waterfall in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. After a bumpy, yet scenic, bus ride, our group hiked to the waterfall, participating in repeat after-me songs all along the way. First, we hiked to a scenic lookout where we marveled at Las Aguas Blancas. The lush and green mountain gave way to the majestic and rushing waterfall.
After a quick snack break, the group hiked to the base of the falls where we got to take a break and enjoy the water. Though, I use the word enjoy lightly due to the fact that the water was ice cold. Most of us could only handle putting our feet in for a few seconds, but a few of the hardcore Glimpsers were able to stand the water longer. After freezing for an hour, we all hopped back on the open air busses and′ returned to the hotel for lunch (potatoes, rice, salad, and chicken).
Following lunch, we took a short drive to the Constanza sign where we took pictures which is located at the highest point in the city. The sign was in the form of thick white letters that we could climb onto and look out at the beautiful Constanza view. Afterwards, we drove to the Divino Niño religious site and heard the inspiring story of the statue. The designer of the monument shared how he was inspired to build the site and statue after surviving two rounds of colon cancer and receiving a visit from his deceased mother who told him to seek guidance from el Divino Niño. From the Divino Niño, we were able to see all of Constanza and were very excited when we could see lightening across the valley.
Once we retuned to the hotel, we proposed our CAP project to representatives from la Cañada de las Palmas. Seven representatives from the community, young and old, traveled from high up in the mountains and with little access to affordable transportation to hear our project pitch. The presentation went smoothly and I am happy to report that C2A will be replacing the pipe system of la Cañada de las Palmas so they can have consistent water flow to their houses and businesses. Currently, accessibility to water is inconsistent and they only receive water every two days. The water pressure is also sometimes an issue. We hope fix this issue by replacing the pipes new and wider pipes.
We concluded our night with a dinner of lasagna, salad, and garlic bread and a nightly meeting where tomorrow’s leaders, Zoe and Abby, hyped us up for Deconstructing Poverty day tomorrow.
Thanks for reading! See y’all soon.
*Note to my family and Charlie: Y’all better comment on this blog and the blogs after this. I’ll know if you don’t.
*Note from the GGL: We read the comments at every nightly meeting. It would be nice to make your presence known with some encouraging words in the comment section!
Misa I love you and I miss you pls come back ;( I hope you (Misa) and the rest of you guys are having a great trip. Y’all make me really excited to go on my trip to Ecuador!
Ps to Misa, I have a lot of tea to spill to you about “Mike” (obviously not his real name), because they decided to be rude to me over snapchat, despite I literally did nothing. I really don’t understand why our generation likes to throw shade at others on the internet/social media for no reason (it makes me sad and disappointed).
Alexa
Hi sweetheart, I loved seeing pictures of you and your group on your adventure trip. Now, I want to hike up to a waterfall. Hey, I just remembered both you and Lorenzo were able to do that in the DR.
Can’t wait to see your CAP project get started. I’m sure they will be forever grateful to have water flowing consistently. And, grateful to have you.
Lorenzo’s group finished today. He focused on demoing a brick wall. So that they have a way to get into the kitchen. He’ll be home soon. And, we can’t wait.
We miss you! Tina, Larry, Isabella, Jack and Princess 🤗😘
Hi from San Jose, CA! Sounds like it was an awesome day… work hard, play hard. The group pic at the Constanza letters is frame worthy, you all look fantastic! When I read about the CAP project it brought tears to my eyes (is Zoe rolling HER eyes?? lol, what? I’m a softie!! 😭), what a difference that will make for the community. We are so proud of you all, leaving your mark. All the best and looking forward to tomorrow and The Zoe and Abby show!!! Love you Zo.🥰 Xoxo mom, dad, broheem and doggo
Hi! thanks for pointing out the comment section! I’ve been stalking the blog for updates and never scrolled past the newsletter sign-up. I’m so happy to hear about the details of each day and especially love seeing all the pictures. I’m so curious about yesterday’s post. Where were you carrying the big pots to? Leilani, great blog post. I definitely would have been with the group who could only stick their toes in the water! You’ll be happy to know that Barrett barking rascal Renda has explored your room completely and eaten every morsel of leftover food in your bed, floor and closet. Good thing you left him all those treats :p. Hope you are all having a wonderful time!! Thanks for all the fantastic updates and pictures. All the best, Allison
hey lani! i was just talking/thinking about you just before i read this. you’re writing makes it feel like im there, i can’t wait for you to tell me more about each day and each friend in even more detail. i’ve been thinking of what you’ve been specifically doing so it’s refreshing to get such a good summary. i hope you’re journaling, drawing, and soaking in every ounce in your “texas”. it’s hard not being able to see your face and talk about random things but it seems like you’re having such a great experience. the family here and especially the music uncle can’t wait to meet you sometime soon. thank you for the updates, pictures, and trying to finding ways to communicate. ily blue eyes and im hoping you’re having the best time 🙂
charlie
Sounds amazing Leilani! Thank you so much for sharing. We love reading about the amazing experience you and the Glimpsers are having! So proud of you! Love you!!❤️ – Kalyne
Hey Leilani, great blog entry! Sounds like an amazing day. We love hearing about all the fun and good work you are doing. Lots of love from the Wallaces! – Auntie Erica
LEILANI!!!! This sounds soooooo fun and I’m really happy for you! I miss you more than ever and I can’t wait to see when you get back! Be ready to see my smiling at 11:00 am on July 4th!
Love,
Jadyn S 🙂
Garima’s family is really enjoying reading the blogs everyday. Keep up the good work that all of you are doing:-)
We miss you fool!!! Sounds like you’re having lots of fun! Love you, Lani!
Hello Glimpsers! Hello Leilani! Thank you so much for your wonderful briefings each day! We love them and we love you! You are such bright lights! Thank you for creating our best world and sharing that pleasure! Love, Papa
Lani,
I hope you’re having a ton of fun. I can’t wait to see more pictures of the waterfall and of the places you’ve been staying! I miss you and I can’t wait to see you when you come home but I know you’re having an amazing time doing amazing things. Also if you try any cool foods let me know because I want to make them. I love you!
Love your favorite sister, Maddie
Hi Zoe! Glad you’re having fun, super sorry we missed your call, we were in a “no service”, area (Costanoa). Super excited about talking to you tomorrow 6/27! Miss you bunches, love, your squad!
PS, if you can’t reach Mom, try Dad!
Ditto to that, we were so bummed to miss your call(s). Love you and miss you tons kiddo 😘
Hi Abby,
We miss you and love you 😘, We’re enjoying the photos and blog, and looking forward to the post from you and Zoe later tonight. We are very proud of you and your fellow Glimpsers! Can’t wait to give you a hug next week 🤗
Love,
Mom, Dad and Ryan
Valeria me da gusto que tengas una experiencia nueva de vida quela ayuda que das a las demas personas te den a ti el valor y significado de vida, que las tradiciones y costumbres de otros países les enseñen a tener el respeto y empatia hacia los semejantes. Cuidate mucho saludos de tu tia lety desde México.
Hi, IVY, HOW ARE YOU DOING OVER THERE? WE ALL MISS YOU WHEN YOU ARE NOT HOME BC OUR HOUSE IS WAY TOO QUIET !! I HAD A DREAM OF YOU LAST FRIDAY MORNING. I HEARD YOU WERE CALLING “MAMA!”, SO I SIT UP RIGHT AWAY, THEN I REALIZE IT’S A DREAM AND IT’S 5:00 AM IN THE MORNING. PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF AND ENJOY THE REST OF THE TIME AWAY FROM MY “NAGGING”.
WITH LOVE,
MOM
Hey Mona,
Hope everything is going good and that you are learning and experiencing everything you can. Tutu is doing good she had her last day of swim class so she got to go on the water slide, but she starts her new session on Monday. Jason is already trying to make plans for thanksgiving like we aren’t going to have a newborn:D! I’m finishing up my class and working on this research paper and then I get to enjoy my one week break. Baby number two is doing good kicking up a storm. Hurry up and get back Yuyu is getting way to comfortable thinking shes the only child in the house right now :D. Love you and remember if you get anyone a gift/ souvenir just get Jason one he still has his feelings hurt from when llita went and brought everyone except him something back hahahaha. Love you be safe and we will see you soon
Happy birthday Zoe!! I hope your day was great and I can’t wait to see you at DP. Have a great rest of your time there!