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 Yesterday was a much welcomed day to break from physical labor. It started with  an extra hour of sleep in the morning. After breakfast we had the option of heading to the Dominican "jacuzz" (which was a water hole with a waterfall pouring into it), enjoy a quite day of solitude with Jesus, go to river or head into town to enjoy the  Dominican people and culture. After lunch we visited a coffee plantation where we learned all the steps of growing and making coffee. The highlight of our day was visiting "The Ark", an orphanage for around 75 children ages 3-16. We learned more about the ministry and the way they love children that come from abused or neglected homes. After two hours of running around, playing soccer, swinging on swings, playing baseball and loving these kids, we had to say goodbye and head back to Pico Escondido! This visit made an impact on all of our lives and will be something none of us will forget!