Day 2: Orientation Day
Student Trip Blog
Hello families!
Writing to you tonight are your leaders of the day, Zaria and Sean! We want to tell you about our day. First, we had breakfast containing fried plantains, mashed potatoes, fried salami, fried cheese, and eggs. Then we traveled up the mountain after changing our US dollars for local currency. While up the mountain, we tried traditional rural coffee and hot chocolate and learned about the process of making them.
We returned to Jarabacoa and had free time to shop for snacks and souvenirs. Afterwards, we all went to get ice cream! After ice cream, we learned how to salsa dance, as well as Merengue and Bachata!
Some of us cooled off in the pool after all that dancing, while the rest of us relaxed. Dinner was spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread and fresh pineapple juice. Then at our nightly meeting, we discussed our quote and question of the day, and then we passed the torch to tomorrow’s leaders of the day! We think we’d lose weight here with all this walking, but we eat well for every meal! In some ways, it feels like we’ve been here for months already, but it’s only Day 3! We’ve done so much in three days, it’s hard to believe it all fit into such a short time. We would write more about all the amazing bonding happening here and about the new friends and activities, but we are so tired after this long day! We’re so grateful to be here, and we hope you’ve enjoyed our blog post! Write back!
Sincerely, Sean, Zaria, and all the Glimpsers!
Comments (11)
Teayre
I’m so proud of my niece Zaria Love hearing what exciting adventure you did today. Praying that you guys continue to enjoy yourselves, take it the culture but most importantly be safe. Looking forward to see what you guys due tomorrow. Love you💕
Shataka
Salsa dancing looked like it was so much fun…thanks for sharing ☺️
Sheronda Williams
I am so drawn into the blog. I’m all smiles while reading each of them especially tonight. Zaria I’m missing you so much but to know you’re having an amazing time is bringing me so much joy for you and the rest of the Glimpsers. Get your rest! I can’t wait to read the blog for tomorrow.
Love you
Yvette Gutierrez
OMG I’m so glad you all are having so much fun and experiencing the trip of a lifetime😊🥰
Giannie Lavette can you pls stop hiding from the camera 😉😂 Moshe would love to see your pretty face:) we miss you😘
Kris Alegria
Sounds like an amazing day! I see you dancing, Liam, so glad you are immersing yourself in the local culture. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings!
Maria Juarez Demery
We are so excited to see everyone having fun. We are also thrilled that everyone is having such great experiences. Sumaiyah, your smile makes us very grateful that we were able to give you this opportunity. We love and miss you very much :- X.
Keda
Love this! Lol Anais I see you back there showing your moves with Khari. Looks fun guys!
LaShone
Great job Sean! It sounds like everyone had an amazing day enjoying the activities and tastes of the culture. Enjoy!
Mom
Esmeralda Pimentel
Wow!!
Everything looks great 😊
Definitely wi be a great experience for all of you!!
Thank you Global Glimpse!!
Briza V
Miss you already Maria 🙁 can’t wait to hear all the insider info about your trip!!
Alganesh
We are so glad to see you all having fun. Reena we see your salsa dancing! We can’t wait to hear about your experience. We are so grateful that all of you get to have this opportunity. Enjoy your journey and make a great memories!
We Love and miss you Ree😘