Travel
Dominican Republic Service Trip
November 2024
This November, I traveled for the last time to the Dominican Republic as part of La Fuerza Azul. This trip was very bittersweet, as I knew it would be the last time I visited my friends at the church compound as well as in the Batey's. Despite my sadness, I took in every moment there with love and appreciation. This trip has meant so much to me, and I hope I can go again in the future :,).
Florida
Summer 2024
In July 2024, I drove down to Florida with my family. We went to Disney and St. Augustine and stayed with some family members we hadn't seen in a few years. I have always loved road-tripping, so it was very fun to travel down to Florida! Throughout the trip, we had lots of Cuban food, did some shopping, went to he beach, and enjoyed the warmth! On our way back to Connecticut, we stopped in Atlanta, Georgia, to visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights as well as the Georgia Aquarium!
Washington D.C
Spring Break 2024
This year for spring break, I drove to Washington D.C. with my father to tour Georgetown University, American University, and George Washignton University. In addition to these tours, we visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture, as well as the White House! D.C. is one of my favorite cities in the U.S., so it was very exciting to visit again!
Dominican Republic Service Trip
November 2023
In November 2023 I was a returning traveler on the Dominican Republic Service Trip. I chose to go again because the first time I went changed my life and I wanted to experience that again! We faced lots of challenges but we also had lots of fun and did valuable work as a team. Once again, I worked alongside wonderful people and hopefully I can go on the trip next year again as a senior!
New Hampshire
Summer 2023
A week before the start of my junior year I took a short trip to New Hampshire with my family. We went on a beautiful hike through the Flume Gorge, visited Weirs Beach, saw movies at a drive in movie theatre, and went on a few more hikes. Despite only being there for a couple of days, I loved New Hampshire and I hope I can go back soon to do more hikes!
Smokey Mountains Tennessee Summer 2023
Less than a week after school ended my family and I went on a road trip down south to visit the Smokey Mountains National Park in Tennessee. We are a family that loves to take road trips, hike, and experience the natural beauty of the places we visit. The views featured in the Smokey Mountains were beautiful and we fell in love with the park! After our adventures in the Smokey Mountains we visited Nashville and went to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.
Florida
Spring Break 2023
For my 10th grade spring break, I joined my grandparents' annual road trip to Florida and made many memories. We ate foods from different cultures like Cuban, Indian, and classic southern BBQ. We golfed, went to the beach, visited museums, and much more. Hopefully I can go with them again!
Dominican Republic Service Trip
November 2022
In November of 2022 I made my first trip to the Dominican Republic with students, faculty, and parents from Watkinson along with 4 UCONN residents. We travelled to the DR to do service work and give aid to people living in Batey's. We were there for the week of Thanksgiving and the trip changed my life! I learned countless lessons, made connections that I will cherish forever, and had the best time working not only with the people I travelled with but those I met along the way.
