Blogs from Dominican Republic, Central America Caribbean - page 35

Update for 12/13-12/15/06 Paul and I left the Caicos Marina & Boatyard at 0945 on Wednday, 12/13. After breakfast and Mark’s great coffee, Libby and Mark’s bags were loaded into the pink-mobile (definitely NOT a Cadillac), and we had our hugs and good-byes with a few tears mixed in. We’re definitely missing our friends! Our leg across the Caicos Bank, took a bit of time with a vigilant watch for coral heads. The Turks Island Passage (or Columbus Passage) presented us with 5-8 ft seas, some 10-12 ft seas, and long rolling swells. In Grand Turks we anchored overnight next to South Dock, which was a bit rolly. Had a bit of trouble finding the customs & immigrations offices. As an aside, the Grand Turks produces mosquitoes the size of flies……Libby, Paul figures your presence would ... read more

Este fue un pasadia en una finca en Santo Domingo con los panas de la oficina y otros amigos... read more

In February 2007 the 45th anniversary reunion of the US Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic (DR) will take place in Santo Domingo, DR. I was a volunteer from 1962-64 (Well Drillers). Previously I have sent emails and photos attached to tell folks about our travels. The TravelBlog seems to be much more effective. Earlier this year I worked with Google and other search tools to locate 20 of the surviving 23 guys originally in our group of 27 PCVs. Hopefully 5-8 of them will be at the reunion, some with wives or partners. Using TravelBlog I can tell the rest of the guys and my friends and family what happens. Additionally, I may go back to my old rural community in very small Punal, just south of the northern city of Santiago de los Siete ... read more

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Back to school last Monday only to find that the kids didn't go back until Tuesday. Damn! An early start for no reason. Still, Syma and I used the time to do some lesson planning and sort through the piles of paper and worksheets that had accumulated in the school office so it wasn't a completely wasted morning. The rest of the school week was pretty routine, i.e. blooming hard work. If nothing else on this trip, I've discovered on thing: I have no desire at all to be a teacher but I have total respect for anybody who is! The temperature in Santo Domingo has been steadily rising over the past week, as has the humidity, but this isn't surprising because the rainy season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, because the mozzies are rampant ... read more