Dominican Republic

February 29
February 29, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
After arriving at the nunnery we were immediately introduced to the wonderful fruits and juices as well as the delicious coffee, which we all needed after getting up so early and traveling so much.  I met the country director and talked to him personally for a little bit.  He was a volunteer in Bolivia in 1962 which is just one year after the...
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February 28
February 28, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Staging was only one and a half days but it was still too long.  I took a shuttle bus from the DC National Airport to the Washington Plaza Hotel and checked into my room.  My roommate Tim, another volunteer named Pete, and I all went to lunch a few blocks from the hotel.  Afterwards at registration we did some icebreakers to get to know all...
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En route
February 28, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Note:  The views and opinions in this blog are those solely of myself, and in no way reflect those of the Peace Corps. Staging has come to an end.  While it was only a day and a half, I am amazed at how quickly the group has come together.  To be with people who are sharing the same ideals, hopes, fears, and anxieties that I have is...
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Dominican Republic/Dominicaanse Republiek
March 21, 2005 - Luperón, Dominican Republic
We went for this all-in one week resort vacation in Luperon, around easter 2005. The resort turned out allright, a little crowded later on as the locals all came in to vacation there for easter. The country itself is beautiful, a little ghetto although. I wouldnt advise to go off the resort and explore on your own. Lots of choice of excursions...
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