D.R. Independence Day

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I’ve always been a sucker for these old crumbling buildings. I love the color, the layers of paint, and the fact that despite their rough outward appearance they still contain family life behind their doors. It’s only once the roofs collapse that buildings seem to cease being useful. But once … Read More

Around Santo Domingo

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One of the first things we do in a new country is draw the flag (DR is the only flag in the world with a bible on it), and then read some of the history of the place we’re visiting. Such an easy way to learn—for all of us. Our … Read More

Santo Domingo, D.R.

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From Port Antonio, Jamaica to Santo Domingo, Dominican Replublic is four hundred miles. That’s 48 hours on this boat, so when a three-day weather window appeared on the forecast we started getting ready. And fortunately, the forecast held. Not only held, but was every bit as calm as was forecast, … Read More

Boston Bay Shredders

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We rented a car for the day, intending to first hit up some waterfalls, and then head to the beach. When we got to the Reach Falls turnoff locals standing on the corner started screaming at us that it was closed, then jumped in their cars and started chasing us … Read More

Marley

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A few days ago in Discovery Bay we made a discovery of our own—one of our big 8D house batteries was dead. We had thrown in these cheap West Marine batteries the day we left the marina in this new to us boat, so I was happy enough getting a … Read More

Port Antonio

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We spent a little more time in Discovery Bay, not doing much besides sailing and snorkeling. When the wind died out again we loaded up and headed off to Port Antonio. These two have an underwater language they use, complete with hand signals and screaming. Probably wouldn’t pass muster with … Read More