Sunday, March 25, 2012


Mama, with baby humpback whale following close behind, cavort in Samana Bay.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

House breakers


This is the DR's version of a house breaker! All by hand and sledge hammer, these walls come tumbling down. Most construction is cement with little design imagination. Excavating to build below ground level has its unique challenges as this island seems to be nothing but a pile of coral!

Sunday, March 11, 2012


For $350,000 cool smackers, this beautifully restored 1932 Packard touring car can be yours!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Remember what I said about silky sand? You have to feel this to believe it!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Samana Bay


Just to let you know about the other side of the DR--incredibly azure water and sand that feels like silk between your toes!

This beautiful bay is where the great humpback whales do their yearly cavorting from January to March. They return at the same time next year to give birth to their young.

Saturday, February 11, 2012


A common sight on the highways of the DR that would never be allowed in the USA! How many bodies can one small pickup actually transport?