Aug. 24, 2012 We all got ready for the Tropical Storm Isaac. Got supplies, candles and batteries. Made sure the water storage stuff was filled and the plastic and tarps were ready. All was ready to go for a big one. Thank goodness the big one did not happen. We were spared again here in […]
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Carnival 2012 Is Over
I love the Carnival but from afar. I am amazed at the creativity of the humans that design costumes and floats. Some of the masks are so intricate and imaginative. I was nervous about going down to the Malecon in Santo Domingo to watch and take pictures. A few years ago my camera was stolen […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some Old Santo Domingo Pictures
>This is a Power Point Presentation with some great old pictures of Santo Domingo. Enjoy!Old Santo Domingo in PPS form