Jarabacoa

We have been so busy that I barely have time to blog! We have had a trip to Jarabacoa, a pizza party donated by Villa Taina, and so much reading, writing, mathematics, and health learning experiences. We have had such a special summer that I don't want it to end! But, alas, as all things beautiful and worthwhile, this too will come to pass.

"Let it not be immortal since it is a flame, but let it be eternal as long as it lasts."

On the way to Jarabacoa, we stopped at Il Molino Restaurant along the Moca road for breakfast. While the staff prepared the delicious food for us, a photo shoot ensued with a background of the beautiful mountain view.

The girls brought jackets for the trip up in the mountains. Although it was around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the girls all said that they were freezing!

A row of happy (and hungry) faces!

While the girls waited for breakfast, they were all talking about the waiters. They couldn't believe that a man would be serving them food!

The food arrived, and everyone relaxed and ate breakfast. Wilson Zapate, a local politican and educator(pictured here in blue), came along with us for the journey to Jarabacoa.

After breakfast, we board the guagua again to look out the window or nap along the journey through the mountain road.

Finally, we arrived at the entrance to Salto Jimenoa, a park in Jarabacoa. We met some nuns there as they were exiting the park.

To reach the falls at Salto Jimenoa, you must cross a series of suspension bridges.

The March of the Mariposas: Everyone bravely crossed the bridge, and then...

...out came the cameras for another photo shoot!