This was our driver Louis.
The vegetation was my favorite part of the tour.
This tree has history behind it, but I lost my notes.
First stop on the tour. Escuela Primaria
I have not seen a chalk board in YEARS.
I think I was in the 6th grade when dry erase boards became popular.
I am glad they like the goodie bags.
People in the US pay top dollar for a view like this.
Next stop. Coffee/Cocoa Bean Plantation
This is Billy!
Billy again
I think he was following me.
The history behind the drink varies; but one fact is consistant,
Mamajuana is a must when visiting Dominican Republic.
Guess what this is??
Still don't know?
On the left is the Cocoa Bean pod and the right is the final product.
The first two photos were of the actual raw cocoa beans.
The white milky film taste of warm pear.
An albino horse
Mccao Beach
A public beach in Punta Cana.
Kids love a photo op.
An experiment. I took this one thru my sun glasses.
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Tobacco leaf
The flavor of a cigar depends on its width, length, and the unique blend of leaves.
This bad boy was $90USD.
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M.
I was expecting something a little different, but nevertheless it was fun.
The only down side to the Booze Cruise is there was plenty of booze, but no food. We didn't have peanuts or "tea and eat cucumber sandwiches with the crust cut off"( Trivia: What movie is that quote from?). However,
this chick was prepared! Luckily, no one got sick.
I thought this was pretty neat.
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June 6, 2010
This year I was invited to join the Young Black Professionals travel group on the beautiful island of Dominican Republic. The best way to describe the week, was enlightening. With everything going on around me, I was mentally in the "Mzone" doing my own thing. What Joel Olsteen says every Sunday, I also do when I go on vacation {especially one like this}, "....My mind is alert; my heart is receptive; I will never be the same." That's the point of a resort right, to relax and rejuvenate?
The Punta Cana Airport
Welcome Home
Excluding Tuesday and Sunday, the four full days in DR were already planned. 2 days of doing absolutely nothing and 2 days of excursions.
This is our room. Most of the reviews on trip advisor were accurate. This was an all inclusive resort for less that $150/night, so I basically got what I paid for.
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M.
This year is all about
Latin America. In 75 days I ( along with 100 other young professionals) will be headed to cavort, carouse and frolic along the majestic beaches of
República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). What makes this trip extra special is that I'm going with my cousin, Jo. Even though we were reared as siblings, she is 3 years older. When you are 9 and 12 or 13 and 16, hanging out together is not an option, but now that we are both G.A.W. , we have more in common. At times she thinks she my momma, but I kinda like it.
Shhhhh, don't tell her!
The second vacation is to Miami, Key West and Mexico. This trip is going to be a little different than the other one. One of my travel companions was born shortly after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected as our 32nd president and the other was born BEFORE that.
Enough said!
First order of business, SHOPPING! According to U. S. Postal Service, my new swim suit arrives today. I've had the same suit since high school. Clearly, it was the wrong size then or is the wrong size now! Either way it was NOT going on this trip!
I need to make a list and reduce it by half. I over pack! I will admit that, but I blame Girl Scouts of America and that "Be prepared" motto!
Where are you going this summer?
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The vegetation was my favorite part of the tour.
First stop on the tour. Escuela Primaria
People in the US pay top dollar for a view like this.
Next stop. Coffee/Cocoa Bean Plantation
Billy again
Guess what this is??
Still don't know?
On the left is the Cocoa Bean pod and the right is the final product.
An albino horse
Mccao Beach
Kids love a photo op.
An experiment. I took this one thru my sun glasses.
Thanks for reading!
