It was a day well spent playing at La Boca. Just a few kilometers east of Cabarete we used the sandy shores as diving boards into the mouth of the river. Shells and sand dollars presented themselves on the quiet beach and we worked up an appetite. After the sun and waves had taken all of our energy, we walked to where we could see Wilson's across the river. We flagged down the rowboat to pick us up and from there enjoyed the simple flavours of Wilson's. What's on the menu? Fresh caught crab, fish, shrimp, langostino (little/squat lobster), rice, plantain, salad. Beer, cocktails. Expect to pay USD $10-15 per person.From central Cabarete (Cabarete Beach):PRIVATE TAXI: USD $TAXI: USD $MOTO:...
October 11, 2015 We arrived at the pop-up clinic in Callejon that we couldn't have fathomed would spay/neuter over 330 animals (and perform surgery on a goat) over the span of a mere 5 days. The clinic took place inside a temporary donated space, which the members of Dogs and Cats of the Dominican Republic (DCDR) went to great lengths to ready for the onslaught of animals. Running such a successful clinic is not out of the ordinary for DCDR; they are a trusted grass roots organization with the ability to organize and mobilize clinics on the North Coast of D.R efficiently and effectively. It’s no wonder they’ve partnered with so many international organizations - Pets Without Vets, World Vets and...
It's Friday October 2nd and it's an especially cold day outside as Fall knocks on our door in Ottawa, ON. Naturally, we've lit candles and are cuddled up in bed watching GoPro videos from our most recent trip to Dominican Republic (D.R.). Ahhh, our paradise. Playa El Valle, Samana, Dominican RepublicI've known that I've wanted to move to D.R. since I was 16, 7 whole years ago, when I was just a babe and made my first trek there in 2009. This country has enthralled me ever since, for reasons far beyond its international all-inclusive resort reputation. Yes, the food and booze and people and beaches are beautiful. But if you haven't stepped foot off of your resort, you have so...