There was a lone man walking down Arzobispo Meriño this morning. He kept stopping, dropping his arms to his side looking around in awe. The man looked up the streets and down the streets. He looked up to the tops of buildings and back down. Admiring and enjoying the sights around him. Saying “WOW!” every […]
Colonial Zone
Día de la Restauración – A Long Walk-About
Today is the Día de la Restauración, when the Dominican Republic gained their freedom from annexation by Spain, and it is a national holiday. Many Dominicans leave the city and we have it all to ourselves. When there is not much traffic I like to take a longer walk with the dogs. So here is […]
Buenagente Visits The Zone in Christmas Finest
I decided I best get to the Zone to get some pictures in the daylight so I got Buenagente all dressed up in his Christmas finest. His grandmaw, Mammy, mailed both of the dogs Christmas collars and I sewed up a hat for both dogs. So, at 12:30pm we were off to see what and […]
Carnival Ciudad Colonial 2016
I completely forgot that there was going to be a little carnival procession parade passing by my apartment. I was in my apartment watching the Friday edition of the soap opera “Days Of Our Lives” which I’ve been watching since I was a young ‘un. Anyhow, I heard the noise and ran to put some […]
My Visit To The Colonial Gate 4D Cinema
I finally went across the street and visited the new Colonial Gate 4D Cinema located on Padre Billini and Calle Isabel la Católica. I watched the construction in progress wondering exactly what was being built on the corner. Then when they opened the doors I made an announcement on the Colonial Zone News Blog – […]
First Visit To Parque Eugenio María de Hostos
I decided to take a long-time-no-have Walk-About on Sunday. It has been a while since I did a real walkabout. I spent the week before being sick with the gripe and 2 entire days in bed. Saturday I had a short tour and it made me want to get out for a walk. I was […]