Welcome home to Constanza

Constanza – Day 2 flew by like a warm tropical breeze.

Getting used to the jam-packed schedule of the Global Glimpse excursion can be a bit of a challenge at first, but everyone rose to the occasion!

The Morning Grind

We started the day bright and early with courdual wake-up knocks at 7:00 a.m.

Surprisingly, the crew were up and ready, and by 8:00 a.m. everyone was at breakfast, enjoying a delicious meal of toast with eggs and fresh fruit.

After breakfast we jumped into our first seminar focused on Culture and Safety. We kicked off with a fun name activity where everyone shared their name and a food that started with the first letter of the name. Fun examples such as “Miles-Mango, Rahman-Ravioli, Caitlin-Carrot and Madeline-Madeleine ”! That memory game memory really to help us learn each other’s names—it was filled with laughs and really brought the group together.

Exploring Constanza

Then it was time to hit the streets for our official walking tour of Constanza, and it did not disappoint!

We dove into the rich history of the Dominican Republic, starting with the Plaza de los Padres de la Patria, where we admired the awe-inspiring “Trinity” statues.

Next, we headed to a nearby military fort, where we learn about the history of the Restoration War and the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic with military training.

.Lunchtime & Free Time

Back at Hotel Dilenia, we feasted on a traditional Dominican lunch: rice, beans, sautéed pork, and tostones and vegetarian casserole—absolutely delicious!

After lunch, we had our second seminar, preparing students for their upcoming CAP Discover—a community-focused project where they’ll engage in meaningful, sustainable work. 

Then came some well-deserved free time:

Some students stayed at the hotel to relax.

Quite  a few students trekked up the hill to the local community joined in a spontaneous ball games like basketball,football toss and soccer with local youth

Meanwhile, a trip to the local stores turned into a little adventure. The students stocked up on snacks, fruit, and Dominican candies,

Dinner & Night Meeting

We ended the day with a hearty pasta dinner, and Ice cream cake in celebration of one of our Glimpsers Evan! Happy Birthday again.

After we gathered for our Night Meeting. This is where we reflected on the day, shared highlights, and passed the torch to our new Leaders of the Day.

Final Thoughts

From culture and history to community and fun, today had it all. The students connected deeply with Constanza, its people, and each other—and that’s exactly what this experience is about.

So from your trusty PCs: Yoca & Miles

“¡Nos vemos!”

Goodnight and good luck!

PS: If you’re reading this, happy birthday mom!! אני אוהב אותך -Amitai

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