Many people pay a tremendous amount of money to get from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Las Terrenas on the beautiful Semana Peninsula either by cab or a tour company. But the bus is a viable, comfortable and extremely affordable option. At $7 US each way, I think it is really the only option. The official online site is miserable, outdated and it lies. The … [Read more...] about Dominican Republic – Santo Domingo to Las Terrenas by Bus
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Weathering the Storm – Hurricane Sandy, Santo Domingo, Saying Goodbye!
Today - October 26, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy - Dominican Republic It is amazing how quickly things can change from vacation mode to survival mode. I wish I could have taken pictures but out of fear of ruining my iPhone (from the rain) I am going to be left explaining through words alone. I did get some video on the way to the airport. Your browser does not support the … [Read more...] about Weathering the Storm – Hurricane Sandy, Santo Domingo, Saying Goodbye!
In Retrospect: 6 blogs, in 10 days. …. #1
Our backs were turned for 15 minutes, as our guide explained the history unfolding behind us. Little did we know that the clouds that were masking the great Peak of Huanapicchu were bashfully disappearing from the horizon. This would be expected at 6am with the changing climate and the morning sun. This was the culmination of a four day journey, beginning in the Lares … [Read more...] about In Retrospect: 6 blogs, in 10 days. …. #1