I am still waiting to move into my apartment. There is problems with the ceiling leaking and they cant seem to make it right. Now because of all the leaking and rain we have been having the newly painted ceiling is peeling. They said they fixed it a few days ago so after all dried […]
Colonial Zone
A Few Recent Pictures 6/2011
I took some pictures that really do not have a big story behind them but I just wanted to share so hear they are… Some pigeons enjoying a downpour as seen from my window. These goats were taking a stroll down the street in the town of Palenque, Dominican Republic. A friend, Doug, took me […]
Apartment Hunting Again
I have been looking for a decent affordable apartment in Colonial Zone for at least 4 months now. I found a few places in my price range but it seems that people just do not want to rent. I do not get it at all. I call, visit talk to the people and still they […]
Fixing Up the Zone – My Opinion
I read in the newspaper yesterday and today about how they are going to do all sorts of improvements in the Colonial Zone. (read the Colonial Zone News for information about these new ideas) This is mostly a good thing as, in my opinion, we do need more police on duty in the streets. They […]
Caribbean Air Show 2011 Preview
The Air show is Saturday and Sunday and the planes are practicing.Today on my apartment the planes were flying overhead and they were so loud that I couldn’t even hear the tv. The car alarms in the street were going off as the planes roared overhead. I tried taking a picture but by the time […]
Carnival Dominicano 2011
The grand finale Carnival was Sunday March 6th in Santo Domingo on the Malecon. I didn’t go to the main part of carnival. I just wasn’t up for all the crowds, noise and people all mashing up against each other and also the need to watch all around you for those nasty thieves. So I […]