My Taximan Pablo

The Dominican Republic

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January 18th 2011
A few words about the Dominican Republic: Though certainly better off than its Hispaniola neighber, Haiti, the DR is still a very impoverished place. We are safely in a slip at the Puerto Bahia which is a multimillion dollar development of marina, condos, golf course, etc. It is one of the most elegant properties that either of us has seen. Yet, just outside the secured gates of the property ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Dominican Republic

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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