Today was very long and filled with many interesting moments. Being Lider del Dia on such a very busy and impactful day, was a very raw experience I may not ever feel again. Today we learned how communities are affected by the Production Process of Sugar. Today our tour at Consorcio Azucarero Central Barahona was not what we expected. Our Tour Guide, Pablo Garcia, was not who we thought he was, he only told half the story and left out the perspective that would trash his companies name. But the tour was generally okay since he still told us facts that we did not know, such as Sugar takes half a year to prepare (July to November) and the rest of the year to harvest. We also got to go to the Factory where Raw Sugar was packaged, and he told us that making white sugar needs the raw sugar to be drier and chemicals to be added.
After the tour, we went on a bus ride to our next stop at a community called, Plataforma Vida, where we ate lunch and played activities with families residing there. After Lunch, we split into groups and had conversations where we were able to learn the second perspective that would complete the truth that we wanted to hear after our not-so-well tour. After the groups were done talking, we split into two groups and had a little tour in the community where we got to see their sugar cane farm, houses, games they play, and the little river they bathe/wash their clothes in. With the tour ending, SJ2B was really glad that they got to hear both sides and perspective of this very controversial situations.
We then hopped on our bus to head back to our Accommodation to have our dinner and nightly meeting where I then passed on the torch to my Boy and roommate Jose. After Our Nightly Meeting, we hung out around in the lobby and played an interesting game where had to write sentences and drawings 🙂
We then hit Bedtime and everyone showered and went to sleep, preparing for the big day we have tomorrow. Lastly, Thanks to our GG Leaders and Program Coordinators and Goodnight.
Hi Madeline. I miss you very much! So proud of you and happy you are getting this once in a lifetime experience. Love you, Mom.
Lizzie – Sounds like you all had a really meaningful day & I’m really glad you get to have this experience… I’m also super happy we got to talk the other day and am looking forward to hearing from you in a couple more days… Love you so much kiddo and misssing you!
Keep on having a great time 😘
Love
Ima
Hi Senia,
We’re missing you here bac home, can’t wait for you to come back! We love you 💖
Love always,
Yailin & Ricky
Good morning mijo, just to wish you a good luck on your leader day. I know you will do well. Love you
Lizzie – Sounds and looks like you had a really meaningful day of learning & experiencing your surroundings… I’m so happy you get to do so many amazing things on this trip… I was also really happy to talk the other day and looking forward to hearing from you in a couple of days… Miss you kiddo and love you very much!
Love
Ima
Hi Muskan,
So proud of you, am sure you have learned about other parts of the world where people won’t get easily what we have here. I miss you so much and counting days for you to come back, beware of the dogs!!! in the picture I can see 🙂
Love you
Mom
Great blog Erron! Glad to see you guys enjoying yourselves and leading a a lot. Miss you guys!!
Love you Deric.
Mom/auntie
Hi Paloma, we hope you are having fun and learning a lot, we miss you and we can’t wait for next week to be over so we can see you and you can tell us all about your experiences. P.S. might go to Costco today, (alone) inside joke you get it Paloma.
We love you stay safe. Plum plum
nice blog erron, i enjoyed reading it! hope you, deric & yesenia are having fun
Sup it’s your dad, we miss you and hope you’re enjoying your trip.
Love,
Your dad , betito and Isabel
HEY ERRON AND DERIC. I hope you guys are doing well! By the way, the area 51 memes are so funny right now, you’ll understand when you come back LOL. But continue to be safe, have fun, and learn a lot!!
Hey Joser,
Love and miss you! Hope you’re having an amazing time 🙂
-Diana
Hi Ashley
Hope you’re having fun and learning something from this experience. We love you and miss you baby girl.
-mom
My heart ❤️ (senia),
Love seeing the pictures, you look like you are embracing the moments. I love you and can’t wait to hug you!
Love Momma