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Category: Dominican Republic

We spent hurricane season in the Dominican Republic. The local community welcomed us so warmly; our children attended the public school and played neighborhood baseball. The produce was fresh, the rum was cheap, and it was the first place we’d bought eggs to bring home in a plastic bag. Luperon remains the only place we’ve visited that I actually had tears when we left.

Leaving Luperon, A Story of Red Tape on top of the flag of the Dominican Republic and a three stripes, one star naval insignia to signify the bureaucracy and challenges we had leaving Luperon
December 2, 2016December 2, 2016Lorraine Escher

Leaving Luperón: A Story of Red Tape

November 1, 2016August 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

Eye Doctor in the Dominican Republic: Betty Gets Glasses

October 22, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

The Orange Wagon That Forged Friendships in Luperón, Dominican Republic

Our kids outside Escuela Pedro Alejandro Pina (the public elementary school in Luperón) in the Dominican Republic
September 11, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Canadian Boat Kids Go Shopping for School Uniforms in Luperón

July 20, 2016August 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

La Isabela, Dominican Republic: Columbus Comes Alive

June 9, 2016August 13, 2026Lorraine Escher

Common Cruiser Complaints About Luperón, Dominican Republic

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