Hey Family and Friends,
Today’s trip was to a plantain farm called MANA. We woke up at 6:00 and ate breakfast on the bus at 7:00. When we got there, we learned about the farmers, and their life styles as well as their struggle, for example the farmers have to rely on the weather for irrigation. We then walked a little across some streams to the farm, where we started weeding the landscape. We saw some baby tarantulas (Not poisonous), which gave us quite a scare. After the rather strenuous weeding session, we got back on the WAWA (bus) with Giovanni, and headed back to CONAMUCA to have lunch and get ready to teach our future ENGLISH SPEAKERS!! After having some Jitter Bugs in our stomachs (Not literally) we all ended up having one of our best classes we have had so far at the school we are teaching at. After class ended at 6:00 pm we had a 45 minute class prep time and used it as a valuable time to prep for the next class which is this coming Friday.
After leaving the school we returned back to CONAMUCA were we had our last meal of the day aka DINNER which is mostly everyone’s favorite part of the day. Also as we all know by now the beautiful CONAMUCA staff always cooks the best meals for us and we appreciate them all the time and also enjoy messin and joking around with Santos the only male staff member of CONAMUCA. Furthermore to conclude the end of the day which was pretty pack with all the driving and working we did and can say for all that we all learned something new and have a new mindset on today’s trip that we can take back to the states.
ADIOS from FERNANDO SANCHEZ AND KYLE ROCKWELL!!!
P.S. Mom dad and Zack I hope you are all well, you probably are. Have fun and stuff. –Kyle!
P.P.S Mother bear just wanted to let you know hope you’re doing well and as for the family and tell the little brodi good luck on his USSSA all American tournament coming up this Friday wish him the best and wish I can know but I know im out here helping out the world little by little-Ferny!
P.P.S. This post was originally longer and more detailed, until the GG Leader Matt lost all the text at the last moment, making our Leaders of the Day have to quickly re-type it then hurry off to bed! (We’re still dealing with internet issues; photo to come soon! We promise!)
Hi Ally:
Before I forget…..so how is life without all the electronic gadgets?! And wow!! what an amazing day you all had. And how did you cope with the Tarantula?! So does everyone know now about your love for SPIDERS!!! J/K. I’m sure they all got a taste of how well your lungs are. I hope you’re bringing some good tips to start your own garden. And as always…..papa and I are missing our Giant……..continue to learn and focus…….and best of all……retain these memories. BTW…how is your personal journal coming along? Jangli was outside today while Ashy was cleaning her car…..ok……g’night now….sweet dreams.
Love,
Mummy, Papa and the GANG!!
Ola Michelle! Como estas tu? Hablando español como nunca? Michelle, vc viu as tarantulas também? Espero que não! Aqui estamos todos bem, apenas uns pequenos acidentes com o Poco , por causa da Ellie 。? Mas eles são amigos agora! Estou com saudades, mas tenho certeza de que vc está curtindo muito esta viagem . Fique com Deus ! Beijos, Mamãe
Hi Jess,
After reading this blog, of course I’m imagining what you said when you saw the baby tarantulas. And I made myself laugh again. How do you love the different foods you are eating?? You should try to learn how they cook some of that food so we can try it when you get home. I will try to write you everyday. I sent the blog to all family and friends. Oh snap! I forgot someone important! I will make sure to send it to that person ASAP. I can’t wait to hear all of your awesome stories. I want to see more pictures. And yeah, I saw the picture of you and the group in “whip” stance. And I thought….yeah that’s all Jesse’s doing. oh I love you so much!! And I am so proud of you for taking this trip and making new friends and new life experiences. You are and extraordinary 17 year old girl!
Mommy misses you and loves you so much!!!! I am eagerly awaiting your next phone call!! <3
Malcolm!!!! Miss ya face!!!!!! Moms birthday was good I made shrimp tacos we had flan and cake. Tia Vira and them came over. Ur bff Cameron tambien. Sammi left last night. What am I going to do with out my babies?????? Waaaaaaa >_< I talked to her this morning she got there safe, she just felt a bit sick but she also didn't sleep well because of the stops the airplane made. I hope ur good boo boo kitty face. Miss u and can't wait to see u and whatever u bring me lmao love you!
Hello??Jay,
Good Afternoon from Seattle! The weather has been cooler the last few days cuz it has been “HOT” since you left & your not even here!?!? Lol! I am on the Metro on my way home as I’m writing this & I got to thinking, If I was in your situation in your age I would be so scared & I don’t I think I would’ve even able to leave the Airport. It makes my heart swell of how proud I am of you that your so brave, calm, enthusiastic & always positive with so much humor in any situation! I was telling papa about the Tarantula & he was like “Ha! We had a lot of that back home & Tatang used yo make sinigang or Bbq with it” SMH? We miss you, it’s not much fun making fun of Papa without you to do it & laugh with! We love you & we shall see you soon!
Always Be Safe!
❤️ Mama, Papa & Mellie
Hi Malcolm, it’s now 9:22 pm Thursday–me and Papa are missing you so much! But more importantly, we are excited and appreciative that God has allowed you to be part of this experience you will never forget. We want you to continue to help others who are less fortunate than yourself, teach well, keep a smile on your face as you always do, and remember to bring home those farming skills–Papa says he needs you to help him with a garden project(smile). Be encouraged Malcolm, WE LOVE YOU!
Grandma & Papa Bonner
hello ferni sorry i havent been able to write mama bear has been so busy getting things together for our trip little boy is so excited to be there. we are leaving tomorrow night im so happy your enjoying your journey in dominican i want to let you know about grandma she is resting in heaven she”s in a better place.please be safe miss you a lot we got a new family member hahaha we got a husky very pretty. Also, dont forget to bring us some goodies! love you have fun mijo TE QUIERE MUCHO TU MAMA PAPA HERMANA Y HERMANO QUE VIVA LA FAMILIA……… LOVE YOU MIJO MI FERNI HUGS AND KISSES…….SEE YOU PRONTO!
Hi Claudia, it sounds that you are busy all the time, which is really good.
I can imagine your expression with the spiders, ?? luckily you are not alone.
Let me tell you that we are excited your sister comes back tomorrow her plane arrives at 11:00 but she’ll probably be getting home around 1 or 2:00pm
Karla or Savannah will give her a ride. So we’ll just wait for her here at home.
I saw Sammi today at city park she asked about you and when you’re coming back, she mentioned that they are learning a lot in band pre-season.
The weather is changing we wore sweaters today.
Your brother doesn’t want to do anything for his birthday I’m trying to convince him to go to six flags with Sam and Pat, but he still hasn’t give me an answer.
We’ll see what happens.
My mom te manda muchos saludos.
Ok mi niña hermosa.
I yo you?
이쁜딸 우리 윤아야,
더운데 잘 지내고 있는지, 챙겨논 비타민도 가지고 가지 않았던데.. 엄마 아빠는 이제야 피곤에서 벋어나는것 같은데 더 더운데서 어떤지 궁금하구나
항상 침착하고 지혜롭게 기도로 판단하는 아빠딸 윤아이기를 기도하고 있단다.
그럼 또 연락하자꾸나