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Scuba Elite in Sosua
I went to Sosua to avoid the everyday tourist trap of an all inclusive chain in Punta Cana. The resorts have always told you do not leave the grounds its not safe. Well I went to Sosua got a small hotel. The town is safe day or night. The town is not for prude people. Have an open mind and enjoy the people and you will have the time of your life. < …
Things I will miss
... one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
In the Time of the Butterflies
... at this time, she was granted permission by Trujillo personally. When graduation came, the dictator would not give her a degree claiming that he promised she could study law, not necessarily practice it.
Eventually all four sisters were married and became involved in the anti-Trujillo movement. Their underground name was "Las Mariposas" (the butterflies). Two of the women were jailed and tortured and 3 of ...
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 ...
Earthquake
... really scares me but at that moment I was terrified! I felt stranded on this volatile landmass, awaiting certain doom. Likely I overreacted after the day's worth of panic. Senica very rationally decided that there was no point panicking or dying on an empty stomach and dragged me to dinner. Sitting at dinner though, I looked around at all teh vacationers and thought "we're all going to die, right now, sitting here at ...