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Travel Blogs from Jarabacoa
Many Friends...
So many things have happened since the last time I posted. So I'll just cover a few things and when I get home I will say more. (:
Lots of service and good fun pasaratos. We've had many friends come and go. My friends Lori, Michelle and sadly Carson have left. But we gained good friends too! Right now we have a Sister from Michigan visting, her name is Jillian and she is a really sweet addition to the Congregation. She is only here for another week but its been fun. We also have ...
Carnival!
... first victim in our group to the cow bladders! Got smacked on the right buttock and I was glad it was a kid and not an adult that had swung that bladder! They're not real cow bladders, but that's what they're supposed to imitate (as the original ones were actual bladders). These "bladders" are rubber inflated balloons on a string that kids walk around with. The point of these bladders is to whack those unsuspecting in an effort to rid you of bad luck from the Devil .
The air ...
Week 3: Best One Yet
... from everyone. He didn't think his farm was anything special, but being from the country myself I absolutely loved it. He had everything from strawberries to goats to bamboo, and boy were the berries good! Tuesday night we spent our time with the kids in the community we were visiting. We had a bonfire and enjoyed some classic smores. I'm positive the kids enjoyed this as much as we did, but I could be wrong. Wednesday morning we left pretty early, and let's not forget all the ...
Days 35-39: A Trip to the mountains
... copying Nate, took a pretty similar wipeout just with a bit more style. From here she decided to use all fours to get down the mountain. The mighty captain himself, well he just doesn't fall.
The next day we decide it was time to head back to Luperon. It was nice getting away but we all missed Strolla dearly. After a handful of guaguas back to the north coast, we arrive back at the bay to see her still floating. Great the patch job was still holding.
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Pico Duarte
... Macho man he should walk down too, he happily responded "this is my first time". Then I told him "it is my first time too". It was just fun teasing each other.
We just made one longer stop for lunch (oranges and watermelon) on the way down.
Then while walking I started to ponder if we should give tip to them. I guess they expected it, even though I liked all guys I thought no way, it hadn't been that professional. As soon as I finished that thought Superman rode up ...
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Amenities
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking
- Kids activities or Babysitting