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Category: Dominican Republic

We spent hurricane season in the Dominican Republic. The local community welcomed us so warmly; our children attended the public school and played neighborhood baseball. The produce was fresh, the rum was cheap, and it was the first place we’d bought eggs to bring home in a plastic bag. Luperon remains the only place we’ve visited that I actually had tears when we left.

Leaving Luperon, A Story of Red Tape on top of the flag of the Dominican Republic and a three stripes, one star naval insignia to signify the bureaucracy and challenges we had leaving Luperon
December 2, 2016December 2, 2016Lorraine Escher

Leaving Luperón: A Story of Red Tape

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016Lorraine Escher

Betty, Age 10, Gets Her Very First Pair of Glasses

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016Lorraine Escher

The Orange Wagon That Forged Friendships in Luperón, Dominican Republic

Our kids outside Escuela Pedro Alejandro Pina (the public elementary school in Luperón) in the Dominican Republic
September 11, 2016September 11, 2016Lorraine Escher

Canadian Boat Kids Go Shopping for School Uniforms in Luperón

July 20, 2016July 20, 2016Lorraine Escher

Columbus Comes Alive at La Isabela, Dominican Republic

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016Lorraine Escher

Common Cruiser Complaints About Luperón, Dominican Republic

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