Despues de Trujillo / After Trujillo Despues de Trujillo / After Trujillo is a must-see documentary if you want to learn more about the recent history of the Dominican Republic and understand how the past affects the country in the present day. After Trujillo tells the story of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo and his violent dictatorship […]
Noche Larga de Museos Verano 2019
Hot! Hot! Hot! It is time again for the Noche Larga de Museos Verano 2019 / The Long Night of Museums Summer Version 2019. This year we will be celebrating the 507 anniversary of the founding of The Colonial City of Santo Domingo on August 3, 2019. The Ministerio de Cultura is bringing a fun […]
Picture – Rio Ozama Morning
Morning at the Rio Ozama and the port of Santo Domingo. The Caribbean Fantasy Ferry in port. The Mammatus Clouds mixed with some Cirrus are in the sky overhead. It is 6:20AM and all is nice and calm. The picture: Left – Crains are unloading (or loading) a ship at the Ozama Flour Mill, Los […]
Attack of Lilies Rio Ozama
The river lilies invade the waterways of Dominican Republic after every rain. The Jacinto de agua lilas float down Rio Ozama as they continue on to the Caribbean Sea. The Rio Ozama view from Puente Flotante looking up river towards Puente Ramón Matías Mella. Puente Juan Pablo Duarte can be seen in the distance. The […]
Manhole Covers Repurposed
Yes, Dominican Republic does recycle. We also repurpose and reuse. Especially when it comes to manhole covers. We repurpose missing manhole covers with whatever is available so people do not accidentally fall into the gaping holes. Steal the cover. No problem! We take whatever is available to cover or fill the hole. Sticks. Palm Tree […]
Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2019
La Feria Internacional del Libro Santo Domingo 2019 / The International Book Fair Santo Domingo 2019 runs from April 26 to May 5 in the Colonial City. There will have educational and fun activities for all ages. This is only the second time in the 22 year history of the book fair that it has […]