Breakfast

Today for breakfast we served up a nice display of food we've learned along our travels. Stu is seen here frying up some slices of salami, a great pairing for any hearty breakfast!!! 


Next we harvested some mangos for Soyla's(our pastor/house mom from Samaná) signature mango smoothie. How could you pass up such a morning treat! 

Lastly you can never forget to pick up a 50 cent pineapple from the local supermercado to balance out your morning. Check in soon for more tips n tricks!!! 

Quick updates:
-to our surprise dogs, cats, and chickens aren't the only animals/critters you'll find on your property. Here in Bani we made a new rat friend and named him Remmy. You'll never guess where we found him!
-yesterday we were given the task of cleaning on the pool for the campers coming to the --- this week. The kicker? The deep end holds a puddle of water with thousands of tadpoles occupying the space. We were given a few buckets with jump ropes to hoist up the remains. 

Queso!
Gillian



Rob 

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