Thursday, June 20 Claire and Colin
Claire
Hi! Today was a somewhat typical day. We woke up bright and early at 6am and gathered in the chapel. We went into our quiet time and did a study on faith. After our quiet time we headed to the chapel and heard an encouraging message about faith by the one of the micro finance site leaders. Breakfast today was baked oatmeal with fruit and yogurt which is definitely one of the crowd favorites.
After breakfast the women's sports team headed off to one of the public schools that we help with. The Hato Viejo kids were preparing for their matchup against the Los Higos kids that would come later in the day. Though I am not the most talented volleyball player, the kids were fun to play with, and encouraged me even though I messed up during scrimmages. We headed back the base for lunch after practice and relaxed for about an hour. We met up with the Hato Viejo kids and drove in a bus all together to the court. It was cool to see two of the schools that we had been going to and helping the girls with practice and playing against each other.
It was sad once the games were over, because both Bri and I knew that this might be the last time that we see these kids. During our free time, Riley, Bri, Sophia, and I decided to buy some jams and jellies from the nicest lady at the base shop. Colin also got his eyebrows done.
We ended our night with team time where we discussed ways we can take tangible things back to the US, not forgetting everything we have experienced, learned, and enjoyed throughout this trip.
Colin
Our second to last day was pretty cool, it was weird though because it wasn't an official end to anything but I felt that eve. For example, the annual Jarabacoa Flower Festival began today and it was cool to be able to experience that kind of thing in the D.R. It was basically a mix of a farmers market and the San Diego Fair (minus the rides and the really weird American food). I also saw the kids from the education site in El Callejon do their performance they were preparing and it was pretty hilarious.
It's kind of bittersweet realizing that this trip is coming to an end. It obviously kinda sucks that it has to end because I've learned and grown so much, but it's nice to be able to look back on what I've experienced and realize how grateful I should be for this experience. Me and everyone on this trip have gained so much perspective and learned so much and we're all so blessed to be able to go on this amazing trip. It's been pretty cool. Ya.
Hi! Today was a somewhat typical day. We woke up bright and early at 6am and gathered in the chapel. We went into our quiet time and did a study on faith. After our quiet time we headed to the chapel and heard an encouraging message about faith by the one of the micro finance site leaders. Breakfast today was baked oatmeal with fruit and yogurt which is definitely one of the crowd favorites.
After breakfast the women's sports team headed off to one of the public schools that we help with. The Hato Viejo kids were preparing for their matchup against the Los Higos kids that would come later in the day. Though I am not the most talented volleyball player, the kids were fun to play with, and encouraged me even though I messed up during scrimmages. We headed back the base for lunch after practice and relaxed for about an hour. We met up with the Hato Viejo kids and drove in a bus all together to the court. It was cool to see two of the schools that we had been going to and helping the girls with practice and playing against each other.
It was sad once the games were over, because both Bri and I knew that this might be the last time that we see these kids. During our free time, Riley, Bri, Sophia, and I decided to buy some jams and jellies from the nicest lady at the base shop. Colin also got his eyebrows done.
We ended our night with team time where we discussed ways we can take tangible things back to the US, not forgetting everything we have experienced, learned, and enjoyed throughout this trip.
Colin
Our second to last day was pretty cool, it was weird though because it wasn't an official end to anything but I felt that eve. For example, the annual Jarabacoa Flower Festival began today and it was cool to be able to experience that kind of thing in the D.R. It was basically a mix of a farmers market and the San Diego Fair (minus the rides and the really weird American food). I also saw the kids from the education site in El Callejon do their performance they were preparing and it was pretty hilarious.
It's kind of bittersweet realizing that this trip is coming to an end. It obviously kinda sucks that it has to end because I've learned and grown so much, but it's nice to be able to look back on what I've experienced and realize how grateful I should be for this experience. Me and everyone on this trip have gained so much perspective and learned so much and we're all so blessed to be able to go on this amazing trip. It's been pretty cool. Ya.
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