Greetings from San Juan de la Maguana,
Today was a very eye opening day for us, leaders of the day, as well as for our fellow peers. Today we went to a local coffee plantation named FECADESJ, to meet and work with the locals at this plantation. FECADESJ is a union for coffee and agricultural workers that focuses on offering job advancements for women, although men still work here. We were able to learn the different steps in producing coffee: fertilize the soil and pack it in bags to plant, organize them in rows in order to water the plants, make a hole in the soil and plant the seed, take the weeds out from existing growing plants to not damage the actual coffee bean. In the activity we did at the plantation, we were all able to experience each of these steps. To achieve this we were divided into groups and assigned to a station, every 30 minutes we rotated.
As we were working, we were able to speak with the locals and hear their stories. We learned about their families, struggles and triumphs. It was also very hot and hard labor but through all the sweat we were glad and fortunate to “work like a local”. This experience worked to help us realize how privileged we are. Many of us seem to be more thankful for the little things in life.
Big Love,
Jocelyn and Cindy
alex Kwan, im getting kinda offended that you aren’t responding to my comments. Are you in the shower or something? Are you talking to your dad? I really thought you were better than this.
Just kidding keep having fun HAHA love u!!!
Hermosa Monique que alegria saber de ti y verte a lo lejos en alguna foto… te extrañamos mucho… hoy fue ultimo día de clases para Angelique y para Audel Jr .. estamos camino a UCSC para traerlo a casa.. también nos trajimos a tu Tatita a casa hoy y se ha sentido muy bien… Bendito sea Dios!!
Cuídate mucho y recibe saludos de todos por acá…
Te amamos infinitamente mi niña hermosa!!!
Hi Nancy,
you look so happy Nancy.. We love you and miss you.. Enjoy! 🙂
Nancy, We miss you so much. The girls were asking when are we going to pick up Nancy and Valerie from the airport, we miss them and I miss my sister a lot… I’m sure you are enjoing yourself. Im so happy you are having a great time. Im sure you know We Miss You so much! Have a great time beautiful! 🙂 🙂
I miss your voice, I mss your smell, I miss your hugs, I miss your smile, I miss how you make me feel. I miss your everything, we miss you…. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!
That farm looks amazing! Maybe that bag-planting is something we could try around our school garden? Shout out to Julia – I hope you are having a great time and looking forward to being el Lider Del Dia. I’m in southern Florida – not too far from the DR. Best wishes! Mr. Sierra
Hi Eric,
I am happy to see you.
Looks like you are having fun.
Miss you a lot.
Mom?
so happy to see you learning. can’t wait till you come home. i miss you a ton and i love you tremendously. soon beautiful, very soon.
better be reading these comments btw brenda, i’m just playing. te mando muchos besos y abrazos.
Alicia, you looks very happy! Great, enjoy!
I know you’re doing amazing out there Gena! I’m so happy you get to experience this in San Juan de la Maguana. Can’t wait to read about your day. Enjoy and I will see you soon! Love Mom❤️
Hi Cindy,te extrañamos y te queremos mucho,disfruta cada momento de tu viaje?
Hi sweetie!
You’ve been gone one week and it seems like years. Indy and I miss you so much!!!!
I bet you’ve taken a ton photos already! Lol ? ?
Can’t wait to pick you up at the airport! I love you sweetie! ?