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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
... It is fairly common, however, for darker skinned Dominicans to be a little bit "in denial" of their African descent. Almost all women get their hair straightened and would probably be mistaken for Haitians if they did not. I personally can't tell until someone speaks; if they are speaking French/Creole they are Haitian. In this way, I think that there tends to be more classism than racism. If someone is dressed in nice clothes ...
Homesick
Today has been one full of many different emotions and moods. Part of me loves the Dominican Republic so much, but a huge part of me is ready to come home. Last night was by far the best night I've had here. All 13 of us and a few of our Dominican friends went to this bar called Bocanada. We had been there before for Kelsey’s birthday and had a great time, so we all got fancy and went out on the town for the last time as a group. We talked the ...
Bienvenidos a la Republica Dominicana
... dock, was essentially 2x4s resting (sort of nailed in place) on top of barrels. It's a bit wobbly, to say the least. The streets of Luperon are all unpaved, we see chickens wandering around freely, and the front doors of the small houses all remain open throughout the day. We walked up the main street, checking out what was around - many restaurants and bars catering specifically to the cruising subset but also a plethora of small markets and restaurants of ...
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