Barahona, Dominican Republic

... PC Director I have met since the previous Director gave a talk at the LA Regional PC Office before I left for the Dominican Republic.  Mr. Williams served as a PC Volunteer in the Dominican Republic so after his appointment as Director he knew the ...

... the American image.     Our drive, motivation, and passions brought us here to make a positive difference in the Dominican Republic.  We all already turned dust into gold with our presence, so maybe now we can do more to go beyond ...

... In my culture, that is called a deadbeat, here, I guess it's productive.   (*Note: The term "work" in the Dominican Republic is loosely defined, such as drinking rum, playing dominoes, or sitting in the same spot for hours on end.)   TRUE ...

... long at all, but it's because I'm thinking in 2 year mode.  I'm still adjusting to the craziness that is the Dominican Republic, but it's all just that rollercoaster of ups and downs.  The community diagnostic phase is going well - it's so odd ...