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Corominas then visiting the Mirabal Sister Museo!
... us that because it had rained (and she is from a farming family and knows the impact of no rain on the crops), she had called a bunch of people to tell them about the rain. They were all calling her back. Super cute! It was a mixed bag of topics, but all wonderful.
We all took a picture with Dede (this little girl who was standing waiting with her Mom took the picture, so it's a little crooked) and then thanked her for spending time to talk with ...
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
... dry bag that was on one of the mules and then I ran under a roof. Tearing off everything wet that I had on me and then putting on all my dry clothes layer by layer. I was seriously hypothermic now. I asked Macho man if he could make some coffee and to my surprise he just went into a neighboring house and was soon back with a large cup of sweet black coffee. What a blessing, that really saved me, I was now getting warm from the inside again. Then the rest of the group ...
My 3 day adventure in jarabacoa and manabao
... and flowers. I asked around to see what I would do next and some people told me about Dos Rios. They have horseback riding. I was taken over to the two rivers, where they converge. My friends and I rode along the river while a guide was telling us about the area. The sky was solid blue and it's cooler here than Santiago, the guide said it's because we are in the mountains. Our guide, Luis told us a story about finding gold in one of the rivers. This got ...
Jurassic Hiking
... even serve as the primary taxis - they're called "motoconchos." We've seen families of up to 5 squished onto a motorcycle, tooling around town (no helmets, of course). Twice we've seen someone riding around with their dog perched in front of or behind them. The noise is annoying, but it's a great solution in a country where many people probably can't afford a car.
We got a cheap hotel which, while basic and ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Brisas Los Galeones


