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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
Intros to the team. ... We have 7 people coming from Greenville. I'm headed off on my 4th medical trip to learn a technique that was first pioneered in the 1960s. Modified somewhat, this is a "back to the future for ophthalmology" and has proven to be the catalyst for treating cataract blindness in the third world. I leave behind a beautiful wife Cara and 3 kids, Cole, Claire and Jonathan. Cara and the kids make the greatest sacrifice and have been ...
My home away from home - at last!
... I knew that there were sure to be a few hiccups along the way to being settled, the first being the lack of furniture. I did have a bed and kitchen table, as well as a small table set for my balcony. However, that was all there was at first - oh, and a dresser. I did make some calls and visits and inquiries, and I was assured that more furniture would be delivered "tomorrow" (mañana). And of course, we ALL know what "mañana" really ...
Donations to schools...and Donna arrives!
As I mentioned in my last posting, things have been quite busy here lately. Last week, one of my friends and colleagues from home arrived for 12 days, and we have been busy going to the schools and touring around so that she can see as much of what life is like here as possible. I have been showing her around, and so far I think she likes it...and she has said that she can certainly see why I love being in ...
Schools update
... operate at the proper "grade level," but in the bateyes, it would be impossible to expect the students to be operating at such a high level. It's not for the students' lack of motivation or intelligence, but it is a question of lifestyle and ability (or I should say, inability) to do school work at home. Firstly, in the bateyes, one can never count on electricity being on for any length of time, if there is any available (not all bateyes have ...
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