Adventure Tours in Puerto Rico

It's hard to put into words the fantastic experience I had during this trip. It was indeed one of the best weeks I ever had. I was a little bit nervous about going on this trip. I had been on missions trips before, but they were never outside the states. I was so glad to have had the people I was with during the week because it made the experience so much better. By the end, we became like one big family. Even though many live on the other side of the country, I still talk and text them every day. Not only were the people so much fun to hang out, but the work that we did for the community felt so rewarding. We filled a floor and a wall full of cement, and even though it was hard work, it was so worth it. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who loves to do hard work and love to meet people from all across the country.

Before the trip I was nervous and did not know what to expect. After arriving the counselors were very welcoming along with the rest of the kids. Together we all figured out what to expect for the next week. We had lots of time to get to know each other and do other fun activities. We did not work the whole trip but did work enough to see the impact that we made on the community. The people that we helped were very welcoming and glad that we were there to help. They told use how the hurricane affected them and were even able to show us pictures. By the end of the first day of work we were one big family. By the end of the trip we had bonded with the people who we were helping and were forever grateful that they gave us such an opportunity. The counselors were great people who were very knowledgeable about Puerto Rico itself and the day to day agenda. I truly believe that the counselors greatly and positively impacted the trip from their great playlists whilst we were mixing cement or just going out and buying us snacks and water to keep us hydrated. I have no regrets about this trip and hope to do another one soon.

I had an incredible time going on the Hurricane Maria Relief trip through Global Works. Before we even left for the trip, the advisors reached out just to get to know me a little more before the actual trip itself. This extra effort was great and made the introduction with everyone much easier. I loved working in the tight-knit Puerto Rican community of Villa del Rio. The staff at Global Works have built such great relationships with the community members that right away we were treated like family among the people of Villa del Rio. Fixing houses and listening to the many stories that the villagers had to share was so enriching and rewarding. While rebuilding and repairing houses was the focus of the trip, we were able to also participate in many other activities. Touring Old San Juan, going to the beach, and swimming in crystal clear water in the middle of the forest were a few of the many amazing activities we were able to participate in. Overall, I had an absolutely amazing time on this trip and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone looking to have an amazing travel experience!