Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Hello everyone!!! Today was the first day we had Glimpsers as Lider Del Dia (leaders of the day). The leaders (us) were Liam and Judea! Today we took a trip to Bohios Campo Anil. This place is ran by Alba Iris and her family, and her father was the founder of their business. Their business is coffee and cacao. At this business, they grow cacao and use a grinding process to make coffee grounds! Luckily for us, we were able to taste a sample of their homemade coffee and (simply) hot chocolate, all made with their homegrown cacao beans, precious time, and love. From this process, we were able to extract the valuable lessons of the cacao refinery, patience, and dedication, all shown to us by the Bohios Campo Anil family.
After studying the process of the cacao refinery, we were given an opportunity to swim in the pool owned by Alba Iris & her family. We were introduced to the highly competitive game of dominos. We played pool by the pool (no pun intended) and we swam with our peers, played soccer, and got to know each other on a more personal level. We also had the opportunity to go shopping and spend our previously exchanged U.S. Dollars for Pesos. All of us Glimpsers had a wonderful experience shopping in a Dominican market, buying snacks and other items for each other to share and enjoy. Exploring the communities of the Dominican Republic gave us an insightful and well rounded experience, while also allowing us to have fun with each other.
Shortly after returning to the villa (and having fun during our free time), all of us glimpsers took an hour-long dance class, during which we learned the Dominican and Hispanic dance styles of Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue. Throughout the dance class, we learned how to one-two step, step pivot, and improve our footwork in duos. We were introduced to the history of all three dance styles, and were given a chance to share out our commentary and say what we learned. Overall, Liam and I had a wonderful time leading our fellow Glimpsers throughout the day. Though we had our ups and downs, we are incredibly grateful for the overall experience of being the first set of student liders del dia– with unity and love being our two motivating factors.
Comments (15)
Taisha Gutierrez
I look forward to all the pictures thank you all so much! Zariha I love you a ton I am so happy to see your face .
-Mom
Ernestine Audige
Ayyyeeeee looks like you all had so much fun! Morgan, you’ll be teaching us some bachata at the next family event 🤣. I’m so happy you’re having this experience, these memories will last a lifetime. Can’t wait to hear from you. Love you 🥰
Journelle Clark
Hi Sweet Princess and Liam! It is quite the privilege and responsibility to be the first student Liders Del Dia. Congratulations! I really enjoyed reading your detailed blog. I could visualize everything from the dancing to the rhythms of bachata, merengue, and salsa, to the splashes of the pool water and playing pool by the pool. LOL. I’ve never played dominoes but look forward to learning something new. I’m glad you got through your ups and downs and look forward to reading the insights of the other global glimpsers. Congratulations again to Liam and my sweet princess for being student Liders Del Dia.
P.s. save some snacks for me. 🙂
Bonnie Ocasio
Liam- I am so glad to see you set an amazing tone as a leader! Keep on making memories! I love you!
‐Mom
Esteban Ocasio
Liam- Happy to see you are all learning and having a great time. Love you. -Dad
Diana
Hey Luka, so nice to see you are having fun on the trip, gaining new experience, and enjoying so many exciting activities! Have fun and enjoy! Love you, Mom
Tammy Summers-Hunter
Hiiiiiiiiii Ayden looks like you’re enjoying yourself, glad to see! Although we miss you lots, we’re glad that you able to experience all that DR has to offer. Love Mommy & Daddy
Niko Strbac
Looks like a fun party! Can’t wait to hear about it next week
Roselande Aubourg
That was amazing! I am so happy that you guys are having this great opportunity to experience other culture . Keep having fun and be safe.
Ernestina Salazar
Buenas tardes, Que rico café recién hecho, Aprendiendo a bailar bachata también.Cuando Lizbeth regrese me va enseñar a bailar bachata.
Rhea Nichols
Oh my gosh. Looks like so much fun. Keep on dancing. Can’t wait to see the dance moves in person and taste some coffee if you bring some home. Looks like something from the ocean in a squash shell being eaten, maybe octopus or squid?
Stay cool, stay dry (out of the pool), stay dancing and singing and eating and smiling.
Best to all from a grandmother.
Ernestine Audige
Hey! Looks like fun Morgan. Happy you get to make these expectant will last a lifetime. Can’t wait for you to teach me and Mum some bachata. We miss and love you 😘
Lesley
Awww Lizbeth and Zariha, you guys look so cute. Miss you guys and Ashley said Hi.
Heather Wanderer
Hi Julian and friends! Looks like you all are having such an amazing time. I love seeing all the pictures and can’t wait to hear all about it. Great blog post thank you!
Love you!
Mom
ALENA MASKEVICH
PALINA, WE MISS YOU