D.R.

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Hey everybody, so here's the deal. I'm still waiting to hear the official word on Honduras, but for right now I'm in the Dominican Republic until the 22nd of July. I'm living in a host family in Santo Domingo for the first three weeks of training which consists of language/cultural/technical training. After three weeks we're supposed to go to Honduras BUT everything seems to be up in the air right now.

Things are going well although it certainly is hot, but for sure that is something to get used to.

Hope things are going well with everybody and I'll check in again soon!

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Comments

[Lauren]

Safe Travels
My Friend, I wish you well in your work, learning, and travels! Looking forward to your posts! Ciao, Lauren

[Orlando Ocampo]

Como tú'tá, Joe?
Hey, tigere! I hope you are enjoying Sto. Domingo! If you have the time and/or the money to travel a bit, check Samaná on the Atlantic, or Sosúa (4 hours by bus) or Cabarete; it's a different sight and feeling of the country. Also, have you read "The Feat of the Goat" or "The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao"? Together with "In the Time of the Butterflies", they are great introductions to Dominican history! Stay cool!

[Mom]

Miss you like crazy!
Dear Joseph, Thanks so much for your message and Happy 4th! We miss you and love you! Mom and Dad XXX OOO

[Sr Joan]

Happy 4th
Hi Joe, Glad things are going well. I'm on my way to Ecuador on the 10th so will be thinking of you!! Keep improving on your Spanish. Happy 4th - it's windy, cloudy and chilly in Syracuse. Love, S Joan

[MLT]

word up
Good to hear from you. Missing you. Marianne is holding down the fort and keeping up the family name in Harwich Port, you'll be pleased to know (seriously). All at 4th of July party in DC say hi! - Marth

[smalley]

miss the phus
good work, phus. missing you on the independence of america day. hope you're loving the DR. soak it in. i'm sure you'll be in honduras soon.

[Michelle]

Woo hoo!
Joe! Glad to hear you're doing great! I was thinking about you the other day cuz of something that happened but I forget now what that was haha That stinks that you're still waiting on Honduras! But at least you're on it! Keep in touch! Michelle.

[Maria, John and kids]

Hi Joseph! Great to hear from you. Stay safe; we're thinking of you and will miss you on the Cape. Look forward to your updates. Lots of love, Maria, John, Michael, Ryan and Caroline

[Zark]

Hey buddy
Glad to see things are going well. Hopefully Honduras works out for you as planned, but hey, at least you have some good weather. Keep us updated.

[The Q]

Rock on, Phus!
Way to go, Joseph! Can't wait to hear more about it next time you're able to tap out some thoughts on a computer. Thinking of you and wishing you well!

[MARCIA GORGONE]

so glad you made it so far
Hola Jose!!Thank God you are aok and made it to DR. What a curve ball! Maybe this is good for now and more time to practice Espanol anyway. I hope the host family is a good one. We loved BCing you at the brunch and await more reports from the DR. Stay cool if possible. we miss you already Joe. Love, Mrs. G