Dominican Republic

Dominican Life 1
April 26, 2008 - Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic
     I have finished my family stay in La Cumbre.  On tuesday night we had a going away party with the whole community, all of which are family members of everyone in my training group.  I am excited to be finished with this part of training, which means only one week left until I will finally know where I am going.  Unfortunately I am...
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Fun with Trash
April 15, 2008 - Santiago, Dominican Republic
       So I am feeling much better!  After a short stint in the Clinica for a lasting cramping pain, it turns out that I have Kiddney Stones! Yikes!  But actually I am feeling much better and the pain is gone, so hopefully I have passed them. But it is good to get my clinic visit out of the way, hopefully it will be a long while before I...
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Oh How The Good Times Roll
April 14, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Day 41 – Cock Fighting, Drug Addicts, and Brigada Verde –Arenoso, DR 4/6/08                 Nowthat is one hell of a combination. Funny how when you write but a few words to sum up your week itsometimes comes out like the title of this entry.  It has been a hell of week, with yet some more of thosesweet ups and downs that I...
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In the Capital for a Day
April 8, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Hello all, I finally made it to a computer to give an update.  I am in the capital today because I needed to come to the medical office for a day.  Nothing serious, don't worry!  But it was my first experience traveling alone.  I got on a bus in Santiago, and rode about 2 and a half hours to the capital, Santo Domingo.  Then I had to take...
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Much Needed Update
April 1, 2008 - Arenoso, Dominican Republic
Day 28 – Kickin It Catholic Style – Santo Domingo 3/24/08               SemanaSanta is a huge holiday here in the DR. Back in the States we only really celebrate Easter Sunday with theexception of maybe going to church on Friday.  However, it is perhaps the biggest holiday of the year inthe Dominican Republic.  It used tobe a...
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