We just (2 weeks ago- yet feels like a year) returned from our first spring break ever! Through out our undergraduate years we heard stories and saw pictures of that mysterious week off in the spring. We dreamed of warm beaches, no teachers or work and the opportunity to spend a week away from it all. This year Kenneth informed me early on that this will be his only year in medical school with a spring break and so started making plans to take full advantage of it.
We went through the list of countries small enough to enjoy in a week and close enough to not waste too much time on a plane. Our finger landed on the Domincan Republic. Although many suggested the all inclusive resorts, our travel style is a little more local. As a result we stayed with a wonderful family in Santo Domingo before journeying on to the beaches in Samana.
One of my favorite things about traveling with Ken is that he makes friends with EVERYONE! The older ladies seem to be especially drawn to him. I am also grateful for his amazing ability to speak Spanish so fluently. Not only does it help us get around but it blesses the lives of many fellow travelers who also become fun friends.
We watched many games of dominoes but feared we lacked the competitive domino face that the players wore, to join in. As we watched we met many kind people, many who taught us the game, led us to homemade coconut ice cream- amazing, shared stories of their lives and introduced us to fellow New Yorkers. (It seems that everyone in the DR has a friend or family member living in the city! Felt more like a NYC borough than a different country)
*all of the pics are from our instagram accounts so pardon the grainy enlarged look*
