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Bohios Campo Café Oh My

Hello from the DR,

Today was our second full day in Jarabacoa. We welcomed today’s day with a 7AM wakeup call followed by a delicious breakfast of toast, jamon y queso, cereal, fresh papaya and pineapples, and sweet tamarindo juice. Directly after breakfast, we visited Bohios Campo where we learned about cacao, and Taino indigenous practices of cultivating coffee and chocolate from coffee and cacao beans. After the tour, we spent the rest of the morning in the pool which was the rose of the day. Following the pool, we enjoyed an amazing lunch of fried chicken, stewed beef, rice with and without bacon, beans, and three different variations of salad. We also enjoyed the sweetest passion fruit juice I’ve ever had. After lunch, we returned to La Salle and enjoyed the best dance class with Adderly. Who taught us Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa with no breaks. Boy were we tired, but we powered through and joined Jarabacoa on the main street for the most delicious ice cream and basketball with locals. Some played, some spectated some even played volleyball, but everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather and interacting with the local community. We were pretty much tired after this and ended the evening with dinner, our nightly meeting, and the passing of the torch to the new Lider Del Dia. Big Love to everyone for an amazing Sunday. We miss you and love you. Don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to our channel. Catch ya on the flip side. No really flip through and come back tomorrow for the most recent pictures and the latest updates.

Big Love, Krystle and Natasha

Comments (14)

Chloe

on July 21, 2024 at 7:16 pm

What a great day! And food sounds delicious too. Enjoy.

Richy and Ellie (Isa’s parents)

on July 21, 2024 at 7:17 pm

Wow! What a way to spend a Sunday! From fresh papaya to learning the art of cultivating chocolate and coffee, then having fried chicken and passion fruit juice, from the pool to Bachata lessons, to ice cream and immersing yourselves in the culture. All we did was take a walk in the park. LOL!
Sounds like you’re making the most of your days! We’re so excited you are experiencing all of this.
We love you Isa and Luna says hi!

Aury Jo's mom

on July 21, 2024 at 8:13 pm

Wow sounds amazing!!! Do you takes volunteer?

Nicole( Grayson's Mom)

on July 21, 2024 at 9:29 pm

Hi. That sounds like an exciting and an exhausting day. Grayson, now you can teach me how to Dougie … i mean, Salsa. ?

Naydene

on July 21, 2024 at 11:28 pm

Mmmm those different variety of meals sounds delicious, I love how they taught you guys some Spanish dance moves hopefully my son comes back and shows me some footwork lol, can’t wait to hear what else is in store for you guys in the next coming days

Aaliyah Vargas

on July 22, 2024 at 6:25 am

Heyyy Isa, It’s your favorite cousin here. Wishing you the happiest time in DR. enjoy every second of it and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I love you so much!! Can’t wait till you get back

Masha C

on July 22, 2024 at 7:47 am

No breaks?! Phew, thats a workout. The meals sound so delicious ? Im curious about cocoa and coffee cultivation. Did you get to taste cocoa fruit? Can’t wait to see/hear about what else you’ll learn.

tesia stanisclaus[ keziah mom]

on July 22, 2024 at 10:48 am

Wow what a great day to spend a Sunday
Everyone looks so happy

Andre Ware

on July 22, 2024 at 3:35 pm

I’m so proud of each one of you for embarking on this journey! I’m looking forward to reading your blogs every day ?

Galina

on July 22, 2024 at 4:53 pm

Excellent day! We are glad to see you happy) Enjoy!

Krystal DeVille ( Grayson’s Godmother)

on July 22, 2024 at 5:48 pm

Wow! Sounds exciting with lots of food and activities! Keep having fun while learning:)

Suzanne (Coop’s mom)

on July 23, 2024 at 5:33 am

Great pictures! What a colorful place. My new favorite time of day is reading this blog!

Zivon N. Hunter

on July 23, 2024 at 10:58 am

Let’s go KB!!!!!!. Hope all is well. Just came from Costa Rica. Have a great time y’all!!!!

Yajaira and Maria.

on July 23, 2024 at 12:28 pm

What an amazing day!!! We are so excited for you Isa. We love you.

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