We’ve just finished up our second day of work and are about to head home after a surprise swimming pool field trip! Unfortunately, earlier today we had a lot of rain so we had to leave the worksite early which was very sad for all parties concerned. But we are praying for better weather for the next few days and will send more updates later (when we have more time and wifi). Know that all is well, and the trip has been an amazing experience for everyone.

– Julia Dickenson

A beautiful home made available by a friend of Rita with a large outdoor kitchen to the right.

– Julia Dickenson

Just had a good breakfast and ready for the trip to Cotui, a 3 hour drive through beautiful country side and amazing scenes.

– Julia Dickenson

This is our outdoor kitchen with view

– Julia Dickenson

We’ve now packed up all the bags (barely!) on to a shortbed pickup truck & all 16 of us bunched into a van w/ packs and driving west along the Caribbean before heading north to Cotui. Gorgeous colores todos…flores, la mer, azure de cielo. Todos muy bien! Hasta la vista!

– Julia Dickenson

In the car, but still sorting what to keep and what to leave w Bob (Millers Dad!) We’re all excited to be on our way & next time Ellen & I see daylight we’ll be in santo Domingo!

– Julia Dickenson

Tracy Smith had the idea to create a t shirt for our trip – we have 2 designs – the DR logo and our US website. On the drprojects.org design, we will have people add their own handprints – if they like. Tracy will bring ink and the screens to create more t shirts in the DR.
It was a fun evening – we’re getting ready!

This Saturday, Feb 2 noon – 3pm, we will all meet at the Norwich Congregational Church to begin packing for our upcoming adventure.

Our group is a combination of strangers, acquaintances, families and friends all ready to get to work…pictures will follow…

– Julia Dickenson