Hello everyone!
Today was a day to get to know each other and the city and it’s history. We learned about culture and safety in the morning, went on a city tour after lunch, and then got to explore the city in small groups before dinner.
I felt like there was a great desire for the students to learn about the city we are staying in, so I was excited for the city tour today. Their enthusiasm for my culture made me feel really happy, and I can’t wait to share the next 14 days with everyone. I was so impressed with the discussion during our nightly reflection, especially when discussing the question of the day. I was proud of how inquisitive all the Glimpsers were today, especially when they were asking questions about the city during our city tour. One thing that surprised me was watching people slide down the pole at the fire station, and I surprised myself by sliding down the pole after watching some Glimpsers do it too!
The two photos attached to this post were taken during the city tour. The top photo is the group at Glorieta, the town park. The bottom picture is the group in front of the fire station after we got a tour inside the station.
We are having a great time, and looking forward to tomorrow.
Best regards and goodnight,
-JoJo
Hello Squid,
It sounds like a wonderful first full day! Your dad and I are a little envious you get to spend 16 amazing days in the beautiful DR. We hope you appreciate every experience, every friendship, every moment and come back with memories to last a lifetime. Soak it all in–the culture, food and especially the people. Big hugs…
~Mom, Dad, and Sam
Looks like you are having a great time! Giants won in 16 innings against the Marlins. Please take pics with your old school camera! Love you Queen!
Hi Ming!
Nice to see your having fun there, take care always and pray ?
We love you ?❤️
Mommy, grandma and Uncle Eddie ?
Btw: watching BTS is not the same without you..
Hi Ming!
How are you?
Goodmorning/Goodnight muuah! Iloveyou ❤️
Love, Mommy
Hi Jake!
Jared and I bet you were probably crazy enough to slide down the fire pole! That must have been fun. Can’t wait to hear about your future adventures. Thanks for city tour update JoJo!
Hola vety !es bueno saver q estas disfrutando un tiempo bueno lleno d aprendisaje nos da gusto verte feliz asiendo lo q te gusta .te queremos mucho tu pa y ma ???
Hello Maria aka Nenita! What’s up doc? Hope you are having fun and learning a lot. You look so happy in the pictures! Mariana has no one to annoy now that you are away. Bootsy is looking for you. Everybody sends their love!
Hi Jake. What an adventure!!! Your grandma Paula and I are very proud of you. I know you slide down the pole. Enjoy every minute of your adventure. We love you.
Hi Jake,
I’m looking forward to hearing about your travels, what you liked best? What was the most challenging? Favorite moment(s)? Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Michelle Nieda