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
Those Dominican Baseball Players!
One of our goals while traveling is to get involved in the communities where we stay. In Luperon, we
have found that easy. The people are lovely and kind. Relative to our “old normal”, they have little, but they share everything they have with anyone who needs it. They greet each other with “Mi Amor!” or “Mi Corazon!” and an embrace and a kiss. It’s a beautiful culture. Read more