Hello everyone! I applogize for not writing for a little while, I finally moved into my new home and we dont currently have access to internet. So here´s what you´ve missed -
My new roomate´s name is Miriam (picture coming soon). She is a 35 year old teacher at the YMCA and is an amazing roomate. She is very nice and has made me feel right at home. The first night I was here, she was in the process of moving so we stayed in her old house and on Sunday we moved to our new home which is not only within walking distance from where I will be working, but it is also within walking distance from the Townsley´s church (thank God for keeping me safe under His care).
Our neighborhood is so much fun! Each night a gang of young girls call me out to join them on our stoop to chat, sing songs and brush my hair. We usually lose power right after sunset so it is nice to have them there to entertain.
Today was the first time I saw the touristy part of the DR. My friends invited me to join them on their Leaders Club excursion to la Isla Saona. It was by far the most beautiful beach I have ever been to and pretty empty since you have to take a boat to get there. I had such a great time with my new friends and am so glad I have such a wonderful group of people who are excited to share their culture with me.
I hope all is well at home. Here´s a picture of my new neighborhood and you can find some more on my Photos page.
mil besos
-d
Mi Barrio
Thursday, July 10, 2008Posted by Dorie Conlon at 7:25 PM
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Random Travel Survey
What countries have you visited?
Spain, France, England
What is your favorite city?
Granada, Spain
What's the coolest thing you've done in another city?
I recently jumped out of a plane in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Do you prefer hotels or hostels?
Depends on the kind of trip.
Have you ever met up with friends in a different country?
Yes, but I prefer to meet new friends in different countries.
What's the largest group you've traveled with?
My study abroad group in college.
How old were you when you went on your first plane ride?
3rd grade - to Florida.
What's your favorite part about traveling?
The excitement building up around the trip and experiencing something completely foreign.
Do you pack light?
Lighter than anyone else you know.
When did you get your passport?
When I was 18.
When is the most recent time you've been out of the country?
In February I took a group of kids to Madrid.
When is the last time you've been on a plane?
Went to California for the weekend with my aunt two weeks ago.
Do you prefer the city, beach or mountains?
Mountains!!!
What place have you returned to most?
Spain, almost every year since I first went there.
What place would you most like to visit?
Machu Picchu, Peru
Who is your dream travel companion?
My future children.
Spain, France, England
What is your favorite city?
Granada, Spain
What's the coolest thing you've done in another city?
I recently jumped out of a plane in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Do you prefer hotels or hostels?
Depends on the kind of trip.
Have you ever met up with friends in a different country?
Yes, but I prefer to meet new friends in different countries.
What's the largest group you've traveled with?
My study abroad group in college.
How old were you when you went on your first plane ride?
3rd grade - to Florida.
What's your favorite part about traveling?
The excitement building up around the trip and experiencing something completely foreign.
Do you pack light?
Lighter than anyone else you know.
When did you get your passport?
When I was 18.
When is the most recent time you've been out of the country?
In February I took a group of kids to Madrid.
When is the last time you've been on a plane?
Went to California for the weekend with my aunt two weeks ago.
Do you prefer the city, beach or mountains?
Mountains!!!
What place have you returned to most?
Spain, almost every year since I first went there.
What place would you most like to visit?
Machu Picchu, Peru
Who is your dream travel companion?
My future children.
4 comments:
Been casually popping by your blog and have decided to become a full-out fan. I loved the photos on the beach with everyone in mid-leap. It look so jubilant. This is a blessed thing you are doing. I wish there were more people in the world like you. For now, I'm glad there's you and that you blog.
Cheers!
Stands-with-a-guitar
I've never seen you happier!
Missing you, -Lj
hey Dorie, ITs your cousin Kristin My mom sister and I will be in DR Puta Cana July 25th to Aug 2nd. if you need to call us we are staying at the Paradisco ( i think thats who you spell it) and here is my phone number if it will work 631 786 3546
Dorie, I am so happy to see that all is going well and that our new friends are giving you an amazing adventure. I wish that i was there. Please send them all my love and tell them that we are thinking of them.
Christina
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