The Beginning
It seems like just yesterday I arrived in Santo Domingo with the shock of realizing that I was going to be in a completely different country for four months. Now the time has come to say "Adios". I am definitely ready to see my friends and family, but I can't say that I am ready to leave this amazing country with the most incredible sights and beautiful people. These are just things that I am going to miss...
Big lunches
Carros publicos
Crowded Guaguas
Piropos (Catcalls)
Beaches
Being able to travel to any part of the country for $10 or less!
Bargaining in the streets
Skim-Ice (5 peso popsicles)
Wearing summer clothing (even in November)
Fresh fruit
Sunsets on the Malecon
Apogones (Blackouts that occur several times a day)
Cheap accessories
Festivals in the Plaza Espana
El Conde
Weekend excursions
An endless amount of plantains
Dulce con Leche
Fresh juices (watermelon, mango, passion fruit, orange)
and of course Dominicans....(enough said)
This list could go on and on, but you would probably be here all night. What an incredible experience! Thanks to each everyone of you for following my journey. Each day spent in Santo Domingo, I learned more about the world, more about the people who live in it, more about myself as an individual. A study abroad experience teaches many great lessons. For me, the power of one person to implement change around them. The strength of a dream.
I have become tremendously proud of the history of my people and any other people of color who have endured great strife. Although life at times may be difficult. With an ounce of hope, you have the power to move mountains!
Thanks to everyone who has continued to follow my journey, but this is only the beginning!
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