So after waking up at 3 a.m. yesterday and traveling for 12 hours, we finally got to the Dominican Republic last night. What a beautiful place this is. We’re staying in a resort called Dreams in Punta Cana, and the name is fitting to say the least. Got in around 430 after a very eye-opening 1-hour ride from the airport (which was like none I’ve ever seen, by the way. We got off the plane right on the tarmac and all the buildings were huts! Dad was pleased when he was forced to fork over $50 for the five of us upon arrival. The woman didn’t speak any English except for “Cash!” which she yelled at my Dad. Initiation fee, as another American put it.) The island is so undeveloped except for the coastal areas.
We laid on a bed on the beach in the moonlight last night with a giant palm tree over us, and I was just awestruck at the beauty of the place. Woke up late today (I’m writing this from the computer in the lobby) and headed down the beach with Mom. She have the maid a necklace of the Blessed Mother, you know those ones that they send you in the mail all the time. She was thrilled. Today there is NOTHING on the schedule, which is a very pleasant change. Stations of the cross and some reflection on Good Friday, then some more relaxation. We’re in tropical paradise on the same day Jesus uttered the same words to his companion on the cross. Hope everything is great at home, and I’m thinking about you.
