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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
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Well today marks the end of my first week here in Punta Cana. Twenty one (21) more to go lol!!! I must say it is above and beyond what I anticipated. Everything seems to be running smoothly then some. Overall I'm very happy with my condo selection. You never know what you are actually getting until you get here. Its just the right size for me yet big enough to accomodate a few guests. Its furnished well and has pretty much all the essentials you need in the kitchen. Although I think I will buy the owner a new toaster as it only toasts one side lol! I originally thought there was a washer/dryer inside the condo but turns out there is not. But thats ok because the complex has a really nice laundry room with ... read more
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Yesterday was a day of snorkeling. We went out on a small boat and were looking at fish and the blue ocean for about 1 hour, maybe a little bit more than that. The fish were so beautiful and bright. We were able to see everything so clearly. After a while of that we got back on the boat and went to a different spot for about 15 minutes. Only Sydney, Janet, Jordan and the guide went back in. The rest of us stayed on the boat. After about 15 minutes of snorkeling again, Sydney was stung by a jelly fish and needed to get out and put vinegar on her leg and her arm. We then headed back to land and took a taxi to The Cabarete Coffee Company. We shared hot chocolate and a ... read more


light, sun, liquid heat, smoldering nights in a dorm room, sleeping on the floor, mosquitoes preventing open windows - waking to doves adjusting to morning. Moving through space, noticing landscapes... voices of Dominicans playing in the background, a boy asking to have shoes bought for school... Smooth chocolate monkeys, sand dollars and warm waters... snorkeling, floating after fear subsides, a world below..stinging jelly fish...no problem... Making dinner together, splitting up, taxi cabs and Gua Guas..., Supermarcardo de Janet, two minutes to buy groceries...rummy, Skipbo, charades... a place to come back to. JGV... read more


I have to write a blog post before we can eat................................................................................................Bye :)... read more


Hello everyone, HAPPY Cinco de Mayo! I just can not seem to stop smiling! This is the best idea I have ever had. Living here is just HEAVEN! So much to see, so much to do. I actually am having trouble sitting still. It's just hard to realize that I really don't have to do some each and everyday. I mean seriously when I'm watching TV or just sitting on the balcony I think I should be out doing something lol! But I'm learning and just so so relaxed its fantastic! For those of you not on Facebook the below link will give you a good idea of what my life is like down here. ... read more
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vendedores, motos, playas, arena, suave, sol sol sol, camiones, chocolate caliente, Quiero una trenza, estoy flotando, peces, sudor, beep beep, mucha agua, fruta madura, Janet's, splash, no bastante agua, mosquitos me pican, el sol, botes, vendedores. -AK... read more


Here are some photos--more to be posted on the Compass facebook page.... read more
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Janet made it down to meet the group and we hear all it well. A few more photos from the campo.... read more
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So each and every day I try to do something new. Explore areas for the first time. Go in new and different shops. And of course meet people! I've had friends/family say " aren't you lonely by yourself". Hell no lol! You are only alone as you wana be. Those of you that know me well. Know I'm a very outgoing person when I wana be. I meet people quite easily. All it takes is a smile and a hello. I've already met several new people and made a couple new friends. Last night I went to Danny's Sports Bar and had a GREAT burger and a few beers. The bartender was a new girl from Spain. Pretty young lady and friendly. Her English is a lil weak but we managed to have a great conversation ... read more
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