Hello,


Zoe and Wesleigh here. The Dominican Republic has been quite the adventure so far. Working at the Bible School has been great, and of course the food has been carb-filled and delicious (we went for ice-cream last night, too). Today, we're going to change things up a bit. We will be interviewing one-another about the day and also the trip as a whole. Hope you enjoy, Winchestarians and other loyal followers. 


First, let's see how Zoe is holding up..........


W: So, Zoe, what has been your overall impression of the Dominican Republic thus far?
Z: The DR is a very welcoming place. I love working with the children everyday and the people of the church have welcomed us quite graciously. 


W: What has been the coolest experience so far?
Z: Going on a moped around Bani was very cool. I liked seeing the town and the people.


W: What will you miss most about your experience here?
Z: I'm going to miss being able to make the kids smile. Most children don't smile when you give a simple hello, but here they are full of smiles!


W: What does a typical day of Bible School consist of?
Z: There is no typical Bible School day! It is inconsistent and unpredictable, which is what makes it so fun. So far I have helped with the outside games with the classes, read stories to the youngest group, and also helped them with their crafts. 


W: How is painting? 
Z: It's very hot and difficult to stay in a small room with paint fumes, but it is very rewarding to see the school painted and help the kids. 


W: Gracias para todos, Zoe!
Z: De nada (You're welcome).




Z: Enough about me, let's move on to Wesleigh. We will see if the paint fumes have gone to her head yet. 


Z:  What has been your favorite thing about the Bible School?
W: Playing games with the children on the playground and helping them with their crafts. It's really great to be able to use and practice my Spanish!


 Z: What food do you like the most?
W: I really like the rice and beans, which is awesome cause we eat it with almost every meal! It's pretty easy to stay on my vegetarian diet because there are lots of carbohydrates. 


Z: What has this trip shown you so far?
W: This trip has shown me that I have the ability to impact someone's life for the better, even if it is only for five short days.


Z: What was your favorite part about today?
W: My favorite part was when you and I read the bible story of Abraham and Isaac to the little kids in the daycare. I think they really enjoyed it!




Z and W: Being part of the Bible school is more than just helping kids. We are learning to better appreciate our lives and what we have. It truly is amazing how children with so little are able to teach us so much. 


Hasta Pronto (See you soon)!

Zoe and Wesleigh reading the Bible lesson in Spanish to the kids.