Margarita y Francia

Perching

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May 11th 2012
Who would have thought that a near-abandoned castle in the middle of a swamp would be the best night sleep I’ve gotten, 11 days into this trip? I slept like a baby, with my own bed and even a pillow to comfort me! It’s a bright blue sky morning here in Cabarete and for the first time in 11 days, the only sound I woke up to this morning was the birds chirping outside our private castle balcony. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Dominican Republic » Cabarete

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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