Today was our first day of orientation before the big trip. It's becoming so real that for the next four months I'm going to be emerged in a new culture, language, and family. It's hard to know what to expect, besides the occasional stories from last years' travelers about life-threatening tubing excursions and eating chicken feet. I have a rough schedule of what my time entails that I'll share here so you all can know what I'm doing during what weeks. As for the next two days, our team will be in orientation getting to know each other and learning about what to expect.
Timeline:
Sept 1 Travel to Jarabacoa, DR
Sept. 2-3 Local Orientation
Sept. 6-Oct. 8 Spanish Classes
Oct 9-Oct 15 Travel Week
Oct 16-18 Ministry Class
Oct 25-Dec 10 Work at ministry site
Dec 12-13 Beach Trip
Dec 14-15 Debriefing at Base
Dec 16 Travel home
Thanks to all of you who have showed such interest in my trip! I hope that through my stories and pictures along the way you will get a feel for the new life that I am experiencing and feel like you are a part of the excitement.
Please continue to pray for our group as we dive into an unknown culture, face challenges and struggles, and learn to lean solely on God in this coming semester.
God bless!
Rachel
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