Blogs from Bavaro, Dominican Republic, Central America Caribbean

Good morning everyone! I am going to try something new by posting a "weekly" review instead of the occasional daily post. I have some friends and family who don't use FB so I need to at least post for them. I will continue to post daily pictures on FB though. What a GREAT week! Highlighted of course by Yari's week long visit! It is always a pleasure having her company, although we do have our occasional "bumps" in the road lol! But for the most part we really enjoy each others company. Of course if one of us would learn the others language the "bumps" would be far and in between. Defining our relationship is best described by the Facebook status "its complicated" lol! We care for each other deeply and at some point we will ... read more

Another great adventure in paradise! Decided to take a deep sea fishing excursion with my Swiss friends Yvonne, Michael and Patrick and American pal Isiah! We met at a place next to the Jelly Fish around 9:30am and ordered some take out breakfast sandwhichs to go and we were onboard and heading out to sea around 10:15am. We bargined the price down to $300 for the four hour excursion. There were five of us so it came out to $60 each...good deal! Nice weather but the ocean was rough and choppy with 5-7 foot sweels. Unfortunately Michael got sick(most of the day, poor guy) but he was the only one. Plenty of drinks to go around and our Captain Eddie and First Mate George were very accomodating. I keep telling everyone the fish were at church ... read more

WOW what an amazing day! We ended up with only seven going and managed to get everyone into one car but wow what a GREAT day of friends and fun! We met at the bakery next to Danny's around 10:30am. Loaded up and headed west first stopping to get gas and supplies. On to a place called Cap Cana which is just one HUGE park like area. Our first advenure began at Scape Park "blue hole" swimming area. Amazing! A short little walk over a not so smooth path and you are there. Crystal clear blue water with seemingly no bottom. When you first jump in it's REALLY cold but your body soon adapts. We spent about an hour there so enjoy the pictures. Then on to Juanillo Beach. Another beautiful beach paradise. There we swam, ... read more

An absolutely beautiful blue sky day today! Best day so far with constant sun. Went to the bakery this morning for my espresso seeing how Danny's doesn't open until 5pm on Sundays. Then it was beach time. I have a favorite spot which is almost always open. A lounge for just tanning on, one for sitting and people watching and the third one for "guest". I settled in my "beach bunker" around 11:30 am and didn't leave until 3:30 or so. Danny the owner of Sharkey's was making his rounds on the beach and I ordered up a "cheeseburger in paradise" along with an ice cold Presidente for lunch. Mmmmm good! Something about lunch on the beach hits the spot. The activity was a little less today around the pier. But on Sunday's the Dominicans come ... read more

Sorry I have not blogged lately but the site seemed to have some technical issues the past two days. Haven't been able to log in. Well life continues to put a smile on my face everyday down here. I'm a routine kinda guy and have already developed a few daily habits. I love getting up early and sitting on the patio balcony drinking my flavored coffee. Usually catching up online with ESPN, FB, Emails, Banking and The Chronicle. A lite breakfast followed by my morning workout. Then its my first shower of the day. Off to Danny's where every morning I have been having my large expresso, sometimes a coke and talk to my good friend Viviana for about and hour. i consider her a great friend and she has taught me so much already! Maybe ... read more