Like many urban centers, Santo Domingo is a mecca for international cuisine. Dominicans know and love their food. Since I’ve been staying with family, I’ve had the good fortune of experiencing countless homemade Dominican specialties. So when we arrived in the capitol, it was time to branch out. Continue reading “Santo Domingo Food: The Best Dinner of My Life”
Category: Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial
Founded in 1496 by Christopher Columbus’s brother Bartholomew, Santo Domingo is considered today to be the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. It was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule during their settlement of the new world and served as the launching point for a number of famous expeditions including those of Ponce De Leon, Diego Velazquez de Cuellar, Hernando Cortes, and Vasco Nunez de Balboa. It’s also a survivor, enduring hurricanes, pirates (Francis Drake captured the city in 1586 and held it for ransom), battles, invasions, occupations by France and Haiti, trades, dictators, and oppressive poverty. Continue reading “Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial”
Dominican Service
During my time in the Dominican Republic I have come to learn that Dominicans are a beautiful, happy, incredibly friendly people. Everyone waves, everyone says hello, and everyone smiles. This makes me feel cheerful and at home and, although my surroundings and the people themselves do look remarkably different, not so far away from my beautiful American southwest. Continue reading “Dominican Service”
DR Lesson #1: Rum Cures All Things
My first week in the Dominican Republic wrapped up just days ago and already it seems like only a blur of vivid colors and sensations in my head. Together with my mom, my grandmother, Austin, and his parents we spent 3 days in the capitol city of Santo Domingo before heading to the remote southwest region of the country to explore. The seven day ordeal was steeped in food, history, culture, and beauty both natural and not-so-much, but hanging over me the entire time was the nastiest, most miserable cold. Continue reading “DR Lesson #1: Rum Cures All Things”
12 Days
Today is day 12 for me in the Dominican Republic, and in my head I’ve written at least that many blog posts. But between gloriously packed days and very limited internet access I’ve yet to actually put my thoughts to paper. I promise you single reader, they’re coming! In the meantime, enjoy these glimpses into my island paradise: Continue reading “12 Days”
The Dominican Republic
For spring break this year my mom and I traveled to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to visit our newly relocated family. This was the first time I had been to this part of the island for an extended period of time, as my family were previously all living in the capital, Santo Domingo. Punta Cana is located on the easternmost tip of the island, has one of the longest stretches of white sand beaches in the Caribbean, and might be one of the most beautiful places I have ever experienced. Continue reading “The Dominican Republic”
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