Hey ya'll this is Josh subbing in for John as he is practicing our skit! Today was the first day we really went out into the community and interacted. In the morning we talked culture with Rick and Becky, you'd be amazed at all the differences. Dominicans are incredibly people/relationship oriented. Then after lunch we met up with our interpreters, all kids our age and younger, and journeyed to the small community of Los Calabazos. After a harrowing trip down many steps (202 to be exact) into the valley we arrived at the small village. Rick gave us a tour and then gave us an opportunity to cross the raging river on a small rope bridge! We were apprehensive at first, but in the end we all stepped out of our comfort zones and crossed it. Little did we know, that was the easy bridge to cross. The harder bridge to cross was more metaphorical as we had to step out of our comfort zones again and reach out to the Dominicans. We played some ball, and then had some rousing games of dominos! Finally, we had to leave them. Upon reaching camp again we made up a crazy game called KaboomBall! (Don't be surprised if it goes international) and then had some good team time singing songs and having our hands anointed with oil.
Now as we head to bed, we go with the thought in mind that we've crossed the bridge, we've bridged the gap between us and the Dominican teens, creating a lasting relationship that will hopefully lead to more ministry opportunities! Goodnight from noisy Jarabacoa!
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