Soooo, everybody is nice and dressed up for dinner at Camp David, which we were supposed to leave for almost an hour ago. The bus broke down and now we're just waiting around..... So what better time to write in our blog?
Today we all went to Accion in the morning. We divided into groups and most of us went out to the barrios while some stayed and painted the mural in the cancha (basketball court area). The barrios are divisions within the city. We visited some of the poorer ones where most of the kids and quite a bit of the Accion staff live. It was an eye opening experience and we got to see first hand what roles the staff play within the neighborhoods, with the families, with the kids, etc.
Later, most of the boys got tidied up by the barber at Accion. We went back to add some hand-birds to the mural, and then left to visit one of the outreach divisions of Accion. It was in the Barrio where one of the guys lived. He showed us a plot where he was going to build his house, and we got to meet his father.
There's a lot of pictures of me taking naps throughout the day, but now the bus is here!
From J. with the help of Dana and Jen.
Its seems like everyday you are all getting closer to each other and closer to the Dominican. Im glad to hear you are all doing well. Keep los ninos in your hearts; seeing you all is their dream!
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I hope you have a wonderful time at Camp David! Remember you are on Dominican Time, no worries about broken down buses! Can't wait to hear more! Te Amo Amigos!
ReplyDeleteI can tell you all have been very busy! Can't wait to see you guys Saturday and hear all about it from Lindsay (and trust me, she is VERY detailed with her stories). We Love and Miss you very much Lindsay! Have a good few last days!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what you all are doing. Post pictures!!!
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