Archive for July, 2009
This is why Dominicans are such good baseball players
Monday, July 27th, 2009Here is a fun scene we happened upon after finishing our last study one hot Saturday afternoon. We had to stop and watch of course since there was plenty of good shade under this enormous tree and the kids were more than happy to have their picture taken.
At the beginning of the video, when the “Ump” [...]
Darwin, Luis and Luis David (the 15 year old rush)
Sunday, July 26th, 2009So these boys are my new project!
All three boys are in the deaf school and do very well. I contacted Luis (middle) first about 8 months ago and he has gone from being a lifeless lump to looking forward to his study every week. Little by little he has been opening up and asking more [...]
Dominican Flora - You Can’t Find this Plant in Michigan
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Very cool random plant outside the pool where we swim! It is a little like a willow tree, but a lot thicker, and the green little stubs are quite hard.
I am a botanical person, it’s true, but I don’t know the name of this one!
Leonel is Officially Paving Calle 3 Sin Salida in La Hoya del Caimito
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009For those of you who don’t know better, this is our street. The bulldozer is actually right in front of our house. As you can see, the fixing of the road is the most entertaining thing going on… other than the gringos taking pictures that is…
This is an interesting little project to repair the road [...]
Progressive Teaching = Progressive Students
Thursday, July 16th, 2009We are always encouraged to try and go with different friends when we conduct Bible studies, that way we can learn from each other’s teaching methods. I have to admit that oftentimes Anton and I end up together, or I go out with Jess, and what we use to reach our students generally does the [...]
Yeah, you heard me right, a POOL!
Monday, July 13th, 2009In all of the hustle and bustle of the past few months, we seem to have neglected to inform everyone of a most exciting find… a pool!
This may not seem like that big a deal to you northerners but when the heat index is well over 100 F, cooling off can be rather important. We [...]
Tree Fences - True Dominican Genius
Friday, July 10th, 2009What better way to build a fence then by using untreated wood that can take root and eventually give you a full tree barrier? These kinds of “fences” are all over the Dominican Republic, and I just think they are so neat, I had to share these photos with you.
You can find these fences [...]
Spanglish at its Finest!
Friday, July 10th, 2009This building, at first glance, is just like any other building you may see in the Dominican Republic. Meters on the wall, curtains held back from the breeze by the window slats, an old coat of paint, and writing painted directly on the wall.
The white writing to the right of the window states that the building [...]
The Many Faces of Anton
Friday, July 10th, 2009Who knew how goofy my husband was? LoL. Check out some of Anton’s most interesting get-ups.
The Swimming Bandit
Bedazzled!
Ebenezer Scrooge!
Neck tie anyone?