After several days of intense physical labor and spiritual activity, it was time to take a much needed break. We grabbed breakfast here at the camp before taking a bus into Santo Domingo (about an 11/2 drive). Once we arrived, students went directly to the market to shop for souvenirs and gifts. The market was buzzing with anxious shop keepers beckoning our students to look at their merchandise.
We left the market to see the two most historic sites in the Dominican Republic by bus. First, we went to the first Christian church built in the Western Hemisphere. Then, we made our way to the mansion built for Christopher Columbus in the New World he discovered. We arrived at the resort at the end of our trek. The team unloaded to eat lunch on a picture-perfect platform which extended over the blue water of the Caribbean. We ate delicious food that could be served in some of the finest restaurants in Virginia.
Everyone enjoyed the crystal clear water at the beach and took full advantage of the amenities that the resort had to offer. This portion of the trip serves two functions. First, it is a gift to the teams who work hard during the week to benefit the DR. Second, it legitimizes our trip as tourist excursion for the sake of our travel visas.
After enjoying a couple of hours in the sun, we loaded the bus once more to return to the camp for dinner. We had evening devotions before singing and talking into the night. Everyone is packed and ready to return tomorrow.
Please continue to pray for the safety of our travels home. Pray the change God has made in the lives of many students will be lasting. Pray for the logistical details of flight times and customs.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Steve
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