Our ten-day journey to the Dominican Republic (DR) has come to a close.

In conjunction with Children of the Nations (Silverdale, Wash.) – a nonprofit that partners with nationals to provide holistic care for destitute children – an eight person HL2 team traveled to a region of the DR called Barahona. The team laid cement floors in two homes, baked bread for Haitian refugees, taught English and, most importantly, spent time with children living in the region – laughing, playing and learning.

The trip was rich with human connection, vibrant colors and experience (both tangible and not). Over the coming weeks, each team member will post about his or her individual experiences in the DR.