Saturday, June 6, 2009

June 6





So we went to the ranch to sleepover for a night. We ate in a house made of bamboo and sat around a number of tables. As if we were at summer camp. We toured the mountains which are amazing, and the neighborhood! The people are so welcoming. It rained but it was so beautiful, we stayed out. Then we had a delicious dinner and danced with the other students from the university (UASD). We woke up and toured the forest and then we went to the river. We swam in the river in the Dominican Republic! It was amazing, see photos below.

Contributed by Erica

The Federacion de los Campesinos is a cooperative farm in Bonao. They work to provide affordable and healthy food for the community and to work towards a greater change through solidarity. The Federacion really cares about their community and go through great efforts to make it stronger. We heard many riveting tales from Esteban, one of the leaders, about their efforts to preserve the purity of the river and jobs in the area. It was a great opportunity to work with an organization that cares so much about its people. It was a great example of how people are working together towards a better future.

Thanks!
Ciara

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