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Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the islan... [read more]
Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the islan... [read more] Blog: If I were Columbus I'd hang out here too.
Date: January 24th 2008
Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’ve been here for three whole weeks. Other times it’s hard to believe I haven’t been here longer. The last twenty-two days have been full of the excitement, frustration, discovery, and homesickness that I’ve decided are typical of the initial stages of most grand adventures. School is almost in full swing, I’m about to begin an exciting internship, a ... read more
Date: January 24th 2008
Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’ve been here for three whole weeks. Other times it’s hard to believe I haven’t been here longer. The last twenty-two days have been full of the excitement, frustration, discovery, and homesickness that I’ve decided are typical of the initial stages of most grand adventures. School is almost in full swing, I’m about to begin an exciting internship, a ... read more
