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| Alwin Nunez, Randy, Jose Rodriguez |
Friends have told us how beautiful it is and having never been, we decided to "go exploring." Two of our young friends who teach English with us each Saturday, and that we really enjoy being with--Alwin Nunez and Jose Rodriguez--went with us. It was a very relaxing get-a-way. We enjoyed the verdant, green countryside, numerous rice fields, rolling hills and steep mountains along our 120 mile, one-way trip. We passed by the Los Haitises National Park, which was very arid compared to the majority of the landscape we are so used to seeing in this tropical island. There were only about three small towns along the way. Samana is a tourist area known for whale-watching in February and March during the annual whale mating season.
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| Catholic Church, Samana, DR. |
We walked the streets, looked into the shop windows, checked out a few gift shops, talked to some of the local shop owners, gazed across the gorgeous bay, bought an ice cream cone and marveled at the architecture and beauty of the local Catholic Church in between rain storms. A quaint little town. We liked it.
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| Peggy - singin' in the rain |
On the return trip, we enjoyed getting to know each other a little better by playing the game, "What is Your Favorite...? We were surprised at some of our answers and curious about others saying in Spanish, "En serio?" (seriously? ) It was a good afternoon. We had a chance to appreciate this beautiful country and enjoy some time with our friends.
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| Boca Marina Restaurant |
Arriving back in civilization from the country, we met the senior missionaries in Boca Chica for dinner at the Boca Marina restaurant--a gorgeous place right on the beach. A good way to end a fun day. Many treasured memories.
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