We
started off our second day at the Outreach360 HQ with announcements, a classic homey
pancake breakfast, and a side of groggy conversation. After a “brief”
orientation, we geared up for an excursion around Monte Cristi. Around town, we
met some new friends: the local juice vendor, an award-winning painter, and Juan
Manuel, our docent at the museum of the Jimenes family. In case anyone was wondering, nobody suffered
from heat stroke, but we got really close to it.* Don’t worry, sunscreen made
an appearance. When we finally stumbled back to our home away from home, we
were greeted by a lovely array of delicacies; lunch was arroz blanco, pollo, y platanos
fritos. Afterward, some of our group ventured back out into town to try some
ice cream and ponder over what the real value of the USD is in the Dominican
Republic. Then came the dirty work. We began our lesson planning with another
orientation and a new set of guidelines beautifully delivered by our counselor,
Michael. Now you’re all caught up. P.S. Stuart says XOXO, Mom.
Signing
out, Mason and Rory.
*Sarcasm
must be taken under advisement… Ms. Pringle is telling us to drink water more than
she corrects our grammar.
Composed
the afternoon of March 24, 2019 amidst much laughter
