Dominican Republic

Hola,

I hope all is well. Today is my day to tell you about the great experiences we have shared with each other. It has gone by so fast, I can not believe it; its incredible. I wish I was staying for another week. I am considering on moving here to the DR when I am a little bit more mature.

Today was so awesome, because everyone got the chance to spend time with one person, and be in their shoes. Nobody didn’t know who there are spending the day with, it was all a superise. There was one rule: NOT TO SPEAK ANY ENGLISH TO ANYONE WHAT SO EVER! I was speechless, I had no idea they were going to do that. I was a little bit happy, because this can help me with the Spanish language.

Today I spent my day with a nice, and beautiful woman. She had thought me how to cook Dominican Style. It was awesome, some things she thought me how to make is bean, rice, salad, and beats. She also let me wash dishes, it was really different, because I am use to using a sink, but instead I was using two bowls; it was kind of difficut. Then I had set the table for lunch, I had so much fun.

Then all of us got back together, to go to a graduation in the Batey. I had taken so many pictures, there are incredible. After the graduation, we had a couple of snacks, talked alittle, and fooled around. A couple of minutes later, a couple of guys put a stereo on and everyone started to dance. To me it was an incredible experience.

I had danced to so many diferent types of music, such as merengue, bachata, reggaeton, etc. Everyone had a blast, everyone danced with each other, and just hung out. Then it was time to go back to the hotel, I was so disappointed, because the day went by so fast. I know that I will never forget this day.

When I make a promise I always keep it so I would like to say hi to my family, friends, and to my mom’s friends at work!!!! Hello everyone, hope you liked it, because I know I did. Take care and if you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Nicole C. Salazar
Von Steuben Metropolian Science Center
Chicago, IL