Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Update up to Date
March 5, 2008 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
      Flying into the DR was an  experience.  After a few hours offlying, I looked out the window to see her.  Beautiful country. One of the interesting things about flying into Santo Domingo wasknowing that I am coming here as an Environment Volunteer and yet all over theplace I could see small fires burning. I felt like I was watching...
Placed by Destin in PCV in the DR

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...
Placed by Ben in Experience

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...
Placed by Ben in Experience

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...
Placed by Destin in PCV in the DR