To keep friends and family posted on my experiences as an intern for Hope International working in the Dominican Republic with Esperanza International. I will be spending two and a half months here in El Seibo, living with a family and assisting the office with whatever they need. Thursday, August 7, 2008. Can you mix cement? So the days were spent mixing cement and I learned why in the states we use cement mixers.

Thursday, July 31, 2008. I had an amazing time at the Caribbean Club Princess, but 28 hours away from reality was sufficient for me. In my opinion, the best part of it all was being able to talk to the staff about their culture and relate to them in a way that most tourists cannot. The luxurious world was fun and rewarding because of my connection to the reality of local life. Monday, July 14, 2008. 3 There is a joke here that says th.