Part Three: The Delicious
Oh man. After the poor selection and pasty produce in the Bahamas, I could hardly take in the bounty that was the Dominican Republic (DR). Everywhere we looked there were stands and trucks and trees laden with papayas, mangoes, avocados, guavas, chayote… There were fresh eggs, perfectly fresh chicken and pork, and locally made cheese, all at very reasonable prices, to say the least. Read more
Part Two: The Bad
OK, everyplace has its good and bad, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. Their reputation has been pretty rough in the past. I know I would have liked some current information prior to going there. So, even though I try to focus on the good stuff typically, I’ll try to share the straight dope here. Read more
We spent over three months in the Dominican Republic: long enough to get a real flavor of the country and to explore it pretty widely. By the time we left, I felt it was a place where I could happily live, but in which I would hate to have to do any serious business. The country, and the people, are just lovely. So let’s start with that! Read more