Where: La Solapa (near Altamira, DR)
What: Weekend Rural Work Retreat (Retiro de Trabajo)- Our project: We helped in the preparation and initial construction of a cistern that eventually will be used to provide water to individual houses in the La Solapa community. A lot of heavy lifting was involved. We carried bags of weighty stones along with the donkeys (burros). Also, we had a good amount of down time to get to know the community and try their locally grown fruit (limoncillo, Guayaba, and cacao)
Who: CIEE Students + U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers + Residents of La Solapa
When: September 7-September 9
Transport: Guagua (Bus) + Camión (Truck)
After all of our hard work on Saturday, we enjoyed a little excursion to 27 Charcos (27 Waterfalls) the following morning. Although we only had enough time to go up and down 7 of the waterfalls, we still had a great time. I can't wait to go back and do the rest!
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