Apartementos Karibic Puerto Plata

... to make our way from the beach to where the reception was being held - which was at the groom's family's house...and we had no idea where it was or how to get there. We ended up following a motor bike from the beach, back from where we came, then we took a right, and went for about 25 minutes down this narrow local dirt road, up and down hills and around turns, with many potholes...but lovely scenery. We were being led into the heart of the mountains, and it ...

... can't wait to see them.  My little Ellie Grace has<br>grown at least one inch, is beginning to give up her bottle, and is saying new<br>words.  She grew up some while I have been gone--I'm going to eat it all<br>up when I get back!<br>I haven't been able to reflect on this experience.  I've heard that<br>reflection comes in bits and pieces, interwoven during normal daily routines--a<br>thought here, an image there.  What I do know, is that this ...

... he said, "I don't have the money or the time."  It was maddening.  I truly believe in my heart that this child will not survive this illness, just because of his living situation.  It was difficult to walk away-<br>Please offer your positive thoughts, good karma, prayers, or wishful thinking to this little one tonight.  Maybe they will help.<br>Missing all of you,<br>Love,<br>Lani

... never get dessert,<br>Who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,<br>Who watch their parents watch them die.<br>We pray for those who can't find any bread to steal,<br>Who don't have any rooms to clean up,<br>Whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,<br>Whose monsters are real,<br>Whose nightmares come in the daytime.<br>And we pray for those who will eat anything,<br>Who have never seen a dentist,<br ...

... pass us by around Thursday afternoon, thanks in advance, Bill.  It rained all night last night, and looks like Thursday will be a wet day as well.  <br>I'm attaching a very recent pic of my little one, taken last week.  I think she's learning to play the piano in my absence, and definitely growing up too fast while mommy is away.<br>Take care.  Hope you are all well-<br>Love,<br>Lani<br> 

... this is my first, "I'm really homesick, and am admitting it to the world" blog since arriving here.  I'm hoping that I continue to stay busy, as that makes the days seem shorter :)<br>I'm attaching a group picture.  This picture was taken after the Campo clinic and education session.  Yes, we are really as tired as we look!<br>Please feel free to drop me an email and let me know how you all are doing.<br>Adios,<br>Love,<br>Lani

... the Riu Mambo were absolutely fantastic. They work so hard to ensure that you have a perfect holiday and a lot of them work long hours yet have a big smile and cheery. The Maid that serviced our room was brilliant and left a different towel art each day and if we left any clothes on the bed would create "art" with them as well. The room was always spotless and our drinks were replaced every other day or sooner if we requested. The Entertainment ...

Hi everyone! I´m at an internet cafe on the main street in Santiago, DR. It has been a very interesting two days. I won´t bore you with the any description of the 24 hours I spent in airports and airplanes on the way here. I arrived at Santiago Airport with 10 other participants in my ISV travel group (all of whom I´m at least 3 years older than). The other students are from Canada, Iowa, Minnesota, Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania ...

... dog Penny who just LOVES to play with people herself. Their skin was so smooth and by now I was used to it (hey, I was literally hugging the dolphin and he was hugging me back!). And I looked right into his eye and just wondered what he might be thinking about this all! I really do hope they get as much enjoyment from the human interactions as we do from them. Everyone else went and had their dual experiences with Shark and Boomer. And we got a few really good ...

... I hardly have to buy anything for the house. It is towards the outskirts of my campo, which means it will be quiet and peaceful. It is also right up the road from my current host family's house, my project partner's house, and the office, so the location is perfect. I am going to continue eating lunch with my host family but cook my own breakfast and dinner. I'll have to get creative with the limited ingredients available in our local ...