Hotel Duque De Wellington Santo Domingo

... Dominican Republic - We had a great flight over on Copa Airlines through Panama - it seemed so quick after our longer flights of late. We arrived about 40 minutes before Jeanie and Monroe - so we were able to share a 'van' to the hotel. I had made the arrangements for the transportation with the hotel and told them we had 4 people and a lot of luggage but the van had one of those natural gas tanks in the back so ...

... to Asian-style stir-fry. I feel a bit deprived in the area of traditional Dominican food, but six weeks in el campo will quickly remedy that! For lunch, I usually take a sandwich to CSA, and it took the staff several days to adjust to my sandwich eating. Lunch in the DR is typically a pretty gigantic meal of arroz con habichuelas y carne. Translated: a giant serving of rice (like a cup and a half to two cups), red beans in a soupy sauce that you ...

... group of strangers! However, this time I was prepared in my head, and was able to introduce myself and talk about my project and what I am doing here etc. with relatively no trouble...except for that my pen went flying into the air at the end b/c my hand had knocked it from the folder it was attached to. So then I had to go into the middle of the semi-circle and pick up my pen, which was kind of embarrassing! So I'm thinking that ...

... porque os locais iam para lá e podia ser perigoso. Acho que desde aí tenho tido receio de ir para praias onde os locais também vão. Não é preconceito, até porque já fui a muitas nesta situação mas talvez por me terem dito isso quando tinha 10 anos ficou marcado na minha cabeça.

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... of that Caribbean charm, although it is dampened by the piles of refuse scattered about. All in all, the DR was a lot of fun to visit. Even though there were terrifying moments of insecurity and fear, and even though the city itself is horrible, the ability to help some less fortunate people and the experience of learning about a less fortunate culture than our own was very interesting and thought-provoking.

... for a good 10 mins while Fernando, the little boy gets the chicken out of my room. Have I mentioned how much I hate the roosters? OH! Package update. First of all, THANK YOU mom and dad for the sweet care packages, you're the best. Second, I am not changing my mailing address, so people can keep using the address in the Santo Domingo. I will be going into the capital every now and then to go to the PC office and whatnot, so I can pick up my mail there. Also, if you ...

... and the work I intend on doing with them. Well, yesterday I had a meeting in one of the communities and only 7 people showed up. Dissapointing considering there is a population of 150. But I guess it is better than nothing. Id rather have 7 people show up that are really motivated than 20 who really don´t give a damn. It is just frusterating because these communities wanted me here, but then when I have meetings its takes an arm and a leg just for anybody to show up!!!

... that it wouldnt be killed in front of my presence, which I am happy about because I do not think that I would be able to eat it otherwise. I cannot believe that christmas is only 4 days away. It does not feel like christmas at all. Especially with the 80 degree weather and sunshine. Plus the poor cannot afford to buy chirstmas trees and decorations, so the chirstmas spirit isnt as obviously present. Well, I hope all of you have a very Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year!!

... it is hard to stay awake when it is so hot outside! There are 4 other american girls that live on my street so I am not all by myself. The dominicans seem really nice and friendly. The men go off to work, and the women stay at home, cleaning all day. Really, the Dominicans don´t do much, they kind of just sit in front of their houses and watch other people. They also talk about a lot of the other people that live on their street. I´ve already experienced some gossip. When I came down ...