Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bonao toad bites the dust: Top View---

Elder Ford tried to get a side view of this fated animal but he was loathe to bite the dust as well.

Monday, June 20, 2011


This is a pretty fancy tomb for the mighty sea going adventurer, Christopher Columbus. It's only half as big as his tomb in Seville--wonder where he really is? Dominicaners won't allow the contents here to be tested for authenticity, probably for good reason! Diego Columbus, his son, lies at rest here on this island without a doubt.

Sunday, June 12, 2011


Could it possibly get any greener? This is a deep canyon that runs through the middle of this lush Botanical Garden. The tree in the middle is 50 feet tall. Light never reaches the ground.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Housing projects are the way to go in Santo Domingo, a city of millions of people--and birds! Pick your level--you''ll have lots of company anywhere you go!