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

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.

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?

How do you know you are in the DR? Look at the palms! I don't know what you do with this kind of palm fruit--anyone know?

Did someone say the Dominicans love their rice? This is the ultimate rice cooker! It must cook at least 20 pounds of rice at a time! This kitchen is in the old folks home-and they don't eat much, you know!

I think plastic chairs must be the most common piece of furniture in the country.

Dominicaners never throw them away. They would make our grandparents proud who used to say "Use it up, wear it out, Make it do, or do without."

So many things in the DR seem to reflect this old-fashioned couplet as demonstrated here by this tree giving leg-up stability to an otherwise useless three-legged, one armed chair.

Look like fun? This fine example of a people mover is found in nearby Mirador Park. We often see people sitting inside, but the train never moves. It's a good way to save on fuel--and to avoid expensive tire repair expenses!