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    :Tropical Exploration: Leaving for the Dominican Republic in a few days! Will arrive at an all inclusive resort to stay and hang out with my mom and her boyfriend at his vacation house. Stay for a few weeks then off to travel alone getting into many eco adventures then settling in at a few volunteer places to immerse myself in the culture and help the local people. I hope to learn ALOT of spanish while there and break away from my materialistic roots. Not to mention enjoy the amazing sunshine, spend a ton of time in the water scuba diving/snorkling/swimming, get to know the culture and meet people, learn about the carribean way of life, and help the surverly improvished society, teaching and mentoring.

    Last Days

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Thursday, 10 May 2007 | Views [423] | Comments [2]

    Deciding to come home early, I try to squeeze in a few more sights before my flight comes to pick me up on monday! Monday, (get this) i    will   be   HOME! I can´t believe it, but the idea is getting more and more real in my mind. My dog, my house, ... Read more >

    Tags: Relaxation

    mi conducir un moto...

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Tuesday, 1 May 2007 | Views [501]

    So yesterday i learned how to surf...again. We finally went out with some of the surfing dudes at Encuentro and i found out that i haven´t been trying nearly as hard enough )i must admit i´ve been doing the least amount of paddleing as i can, which mean ... Read more >

    Tags: The Planning Phase

    Times they are a changing...

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Views [445]

    My partner in crime finally leaves day after tomorrow. The whole concept of having a traveling partner, especially one that speaks the language of the country you are in, was better in theory. Not to say I was not grateful for someone to ease into the ... Read more >

    Tags: Budgets & money

    I got Rocked...

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Friday, 20 Apr 2007 | Views [438]

    Rocked and rolled...thats what happened to me on the massive olas hoy a la playa (on the waves today at the beach). Ahcarumba! Yesterday, with lots of energia  and spunk I hit the big waves(big to me, medium to small to all the experienced surfers) and ... Read more >

    Tags: Adventures

    You made it to the Dance...

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Monday, 16 Apr 2007 | Views [599]

    nothing like it...dancing all night at one of the local dico techa. Mucho house music mixed with hip hop, techo, reggaeton...the list goes on and on. Fresca mojitos begun the evening at our neighbors apartment. Dancing Bachata (DR country music.  Basically ... Read more >

    Tags: Party time

    I heart> Carbaret

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Sunday, 15 Apr 2007 | Views [712] | Comments [1]

    A brief synopsis of Carbarete the wind surfing capital of the world...and now kite surfing (which looks so fun but is mucho caro<expensive>) as well. One long main road runs through the town, which is the main hwy on the north coast. The streets ... Read more >

    Tags: Beaches & sunshine

    Tourism Central

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Friday, 13 Apr 2007 | Views [574] | Comments [1]

    Hello and Bienos Dias! It's night here just got done eating *and drinking( on the beach eating pineapple, banana curry pizza that i vow to make frequently when i return home. So i've been in Carbarete for 5 days and its a great little tourist town that ... Read more >

    Tags: Friends

    Santiago ¨Breabasket of the DR¨

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Friday, 6 Apr 2007 | Views [496]

    So i arrived in Santiago, the countries second largest city yesterday with my new friend Amie (yes i know, how coincidental). So we escapes from our ¨¨Rancho Wendy¨experience that consisted of a shack with little light (so you couldn´t up close and personal ... Read more >

    Tags: Sightseeing

    Rancho Wendy and Beyond

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2007 | Views [439]

    Now, I am leaving... This place is a little on the shady side, this girl that has been working here has been having some problems so we are taking a taxi to santiago today to stay for a few days (this place is pretty gross, found a whole familia of las ... Read more >

    Tags: Friends

    Left Paradise for the Polar Opposite

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Tuesday, 3 Apr 2007 | Views [703]

    Think the cabin, but smaller, and a little light and cold running water. Oh, complete with dried palm tree leaves for roof decor! After spending the whole day trying to get to rancho wendy I have now arrived 7 hours behind schedule and I must say...this ... Read more >

    Tags: On the Road

    HORRAY! I thought...

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Tuesday, 3 Apr 2007 | Views [830] | Comments [1]

    Day 16. Been here for over two weeks and i must admit, i really don´t have that much to report.  We start off the trip with much anguish and anxiousity for my mama, who was supposed to arrive two days before me. However, with invading ice stroms, she ... Read more >

    Tags: I should have known better!

    here i am!

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Thursday, 29 Mar 2007 | Views [487]

    leaving the resort soon. my first post and 3 minutos to write at the internet cafe. write more when i make solid plans. planning on leaving punta cana around the 3rd. love you all, hope all is well. amalie

    Tags: Family

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