I usually don´t get into the Carnival much these days. I hate sweaty humans all mashing and grinding into me. I am always worried about getting hit by a vejiga (one of the hard bladder ball hitty things the Diablo Cojuelos carry around) and having to get a 3rd back operation without any insurance (I […]
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Dime Algo – Views From My Balcony
If you did not realize it is Carnival time again in DR. Carnival is big fun and is one of the biggest festivals held yearly the entire month of February ending with the big parade on the Malecon in Santo Domingo the first Sunday in March. (More information about Carnaval Dominicano) When I first moved […]
Carnaval Santo Domingo 2010
>Well, made it through the carnival grand finale in Santo Domingo this year with my camera so I have pics and videos to share.The carnaval was great! Lots of amazing costumed humans and non humans too. The crowd was well behaved in general except for the occasional thief doing what they do best, taking advantage […]
Santo Domingo Carnival 2008
>Carnival season is past and ended with another great “Best of the Best” Carnival/ Carnaval on the Malecon (Ave. George Washington) in Santo Domingo. The place was packed full of all sorts of people. Young and old alike. People dresses in elaborate costumes, some with painted faces, others maybe only sucking on a pacifier maybe […]
