Gran Caribe Juan Dolio
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Great All Inclusive
This was my first trip out side of the U.S.A. and lets just start by saying that the Dominican Republic was a perfect first choice. The flight was just the right amount of time with a connecting stop in Atlanta GA. From the crazy ride to and from the airport to the beautiful beach resort, it was an excellent first real vacation with Katie. ...
The team
... and Jordan a Navy SEAL Elizabeth Page Hall (don't call me Elizabeth). The ophthalmic Martha of this trip--she will be the one doing some vital task before anyone realizes it needs to be done. She and her husband Chris are Acts 29 church planters in Greenville where their congregation Imago De meets at The Channel downtown. Chris, we could use your physical and spiritual muscle on the next trip. They have 2 kids, Austin (17) and Scout (8). This is her ...
Visit to Consuelo and area
... over-grown and rusted...a very sad sight. While looking over at the rail yard, we came across an elderly man with an injured leg, who was crossing the pedestrian over-pass. He started chatting with us - and has met many Canadians over the years. He was on his way to the small market downtown to sell cherries that he had picked from the tree in his yard...so naturally, we bought some from him. He is just one example of the many elderly people who ...
My home away from home - at last!
... this week that one has been purchased...now it is just a matter of getting the fix-it guy here to install it...manana!! I also plan on finding a futon to replace the chair, but that is not a huge necessity at the moment. Perhaps the most attractive feature of my place is the balcony - which has a lovely view of the courtyard and pool - yes, a pool! This was a VERY unexpected surprise - and just the most perfect thing that I ...
Donations to schools...and Donna arrives!
... invited to stay for the end-of-day ceremony, where all of the students go outside and arrange themselves in lines in front of the Dominican flag, and then they sing the national anthem and say a prayer. This was really special to see, and it is a tradition that many of the smaller schools practice. We still have to go to the 3rd batey, but it is in completely different direction, so we will have to go another day! ...