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Travel Blogs from Puerto Plata
Things I will miss
... one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Rice, beans, nachos, fruits, and liver
... had chicken liver for lunch and as it turns out that is not my favorite. Did you know liver crumbles? It's really gross. I tried it the first time and the second time I said, very politely, "there's no way I'm eating that". Generally I like whatever is prepared although it does get quite repetitive. For dinner, I usually get back late from class and the housekeeper has something waiting for ...
Reponse: Dominican/Haitian Relations
... have looked down upon Haitians and dark skin. We had a group discussion about racial tensions during orientation week and it was really interesting to learn about the mentality here. Basically, the idea of race doesn't exist here. Dominicans are a mix of Spanish, African, and Taino (native people of the island) heritage. This essentially means some may have very light skin, and some may have very dark skin; but all are ...
Happy Valentine's Day <3
... to having a good time and that’s what matters. Joe’s wife, Carol is one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met. Joe met her on his first trip here with a group and now they are so happy together and have the cutest son ever. Carol is only 28 and when I get back I would love to introduce her to Leann. Adam’s a little bit younger than my niece, but I think they would hit it off! She made us all feel so at home. There were chips, pop, beer, and an ...
Chillaxin'
... and sliding through. They hook you up with a life jacket, a helmet, and shoes if you don't have ones suited for the water, and you hike through the jungle to get to the first waterfall. It was really fun climbing around the waterfalls, and it was nice to be directed by the guides exactly where to jump (some of them got a bit higher than I would normally do) so you knew you would be crashing into a rock or anything. I lack a waterproof camera, ...