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TRIP
ITINERARY: We
encourage you to wonder close by and visit/talk
to families. offer prayer if you feel led, and
always leave your blessings even whisper it silently.
God uses you when you take the step of being a
missionary as He was.
- We
are aware that you are coming to help the needy.
But, we have learned that the 1st ones we need
to think of is the on-site missionaries. Please
make sure to ask them before you travel, what
they need. They have given there life to come
and live surrounded by extreme poverty.
- Please
be prepared to walk. It can be hot and humid.
At night though, it does get chilly. If we visit
the town called "La Tinaja" where
we built a school, the walk is difficult. But
if we don't visit it, our town is easy. So please
bring (2) comfortable shoes. Sneakers are fine
or hiking shoes (Sports Authority) One
of them always get's wet.
- Breakfast-
@ 8am, Lunch @1pm, Dinner @ 7pm (you may
purchase snacks, available with a family we
know called Orfelina.)
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1st day we are able to do some sight seeing,
The trip has beautiful mountains, coastal views
culture and tourist attractions on the way to
our project site. (4 ˝ hr trip from Capital
- Santo Domingo to our project site - Juan Santiago
see the map below)
- 2nd
day giving clothing children and families with
the local pastors. Pastor Linares.. Visiting
the town of "La Tinaja" here the walk is up
a mountain is can be very rough, it's a 1 hour
walk.
- 3rd
day clothing children and families. Visiting
the church service. We will be doing events
with the youth and children, make sure you bring
yarn, colors to paint there hands or faces.
If you have a ministry that performs, we have
the flexibility and the support of the town
to do anything we'd like.
- 4th
day we try to rest a little, and do little bit
of walking and visit the town of Sabana Chen.
- 5th
day traveling back to the capital – Santo Domingo.
*Each evening we reflect on what we as a
group experienced, and do a Bible devotional.
If you play guitar or piano, please bring that.
CHECK
LIST, please
bring each of these items with you in a back pack.
- $15.
ready to pay for the tourist card in Dominican
Republic airport
- US
Passport
-
Extra Clothes that you could donate to these
citizens.
- Sleeping
bag. (we will be sleeping in our large tent,
located on our land)
- Extra
Cash in your pocket, single dollars. No large
bills over $10. US dollar.
- Camera,
Video camera, etc. if you wish to record.
- Extra
pair of shoes - in case they get wet.
- Flashlight
& extra batteries.
-
Insect Repellent - Purchase the brand "OFF"
the green can.
- Snacks,
like Oreo cookies, potato chips, etc. from the
US. To carry with you on the trip. (backpack).
Only 3 or 4 small
bags, carry on's. Just for the
trip from the airport to Juan Santiago. While
in Juan Santiago, there are cinnamon rolls,
cookies, chips, cup cakes, soda, water.
- Towels
bring 2
- Dry
soap (antibacterial), shampoo.
-
Tooth brush, tooth paste
- Tylenol
- in case you get a headache.
- Booties,
the ones you wear for the beach. (these shoes
used for you to bathe)
- Anti
bacteria hand sanitizer 2.Oz size to carry with
you in your backpack.
- make
sure you bring a small bag (6''x4'') or a plastic
bag to hold the items you will use to bathe.
That way you can carry them with you to the
river, or bathroom.
Packing
- Luggage: Please bring a backpack,
its very necessary, and one large bag, not weighing
more then 45 lbs. (with wheels please.)
About,
location, & is it safe? Dominican Republic
is one of the safest countries in Latin America.
The people are very friendly. But, like every
city/country, there are neighborhoods that are
very dangerous. We have been working here with
the poor and children since 2001 We are well known
in these towns and will take you to meet most
of the folks. Our trips set us apart, because
we are very adventurous. You also have the option
of bathing in the river which is a favorite. We
have our own cooks that will prepare our meals
each day. Very tasty! This is the route to our
project, located in Provincia Elias Pina" an hour
away from "San Juan de la Maguana" . .
Clothing
& travel information:
The best clothing I believe is carpenter pants;
you have plenty of pockets and shorts. Old Navy
has good prices. Light t-shirts and two pairs
of shoes in case one of them gets wet.
Documents
to travel: A valid US passport and
photo ID. Make sure you keep your passport in
a safe place.
Electricity:
110 volts as in the US. However, the electricity
and water is cut for hrs. in a day, every day.
Money:
The American dollar varies constantly as of
Jan 07’ its worth is 32 Dominican pesos – (www.oanda.com/convert/classic
) Money exchange is done at the Dominican Airport
upon arrival. The Dominican Republic is very expensive,
compared to the States, because its an island.
However, in the town we work in, food is very
cheap. Gas however is not. It varies, but usually
around $3.00 US per gallon.
Weather:
In the 80's, it is very hot you must be drinking
water constantly. There is no air conditioning.
Food:
You can purchase bottled water, snacks,
sodas, etc. There is a small Mercado next door
to our project site. Do not drink water if it
is not bottled. We have a cook, so the food is
very good. Drink a lot of water!
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