Tag Archives: Santo Domingo

Off Again: Day 16

Posted on January 30, 2020 by mysm2000

So the original plan was that I would do no driving after dark.  When I booked my round trip Miami-Santo Domingo it was an Expedia package that included the hotel in SD.  The deal was that I couldn’t make any … Continue reading →

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Off Again: Day 13

Posted on January 27, 2020 by mysm2000

I was ready and waiting in the lobby a half hour early because I couldn’t think what else to do with myself.  The van arrived and I was happy to see that Abraham, who I met on our trip last … Continue reading →

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Off Again: Day 9

Posted on January 23, 2020 by mysm2000

It is such a luxury to sleep in and to be located where there are so many interesting places I can walk to.  I was a bit concerned about sleeping well because my room is on the first floor facing … Continue reading →

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Off Again: Day 8

Posted on January 22, 2020 by mysm2000

While Miami was under the beginning of a cold snap (for it) and I froze for several hours in the air conditioning at the airport, I was dressed for the absolutely perfect weather in the DR and on the drive … Continue reading →

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Off Again: Day 7

Posted on January 21, 2020 by mysm2000

Spent time this morning re-organizing suitcases so I’m organized for the morning, leaving a small suitcase behind in the car; I also phoned the hotel in Santo Domingo to arrange for the shuttle to pick me up at the airport … Continue reading →

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Off Again

Posted on January 11, 2020 by mysm2000

After two years of moving, building, renovating, decorating, and enjoying my new digs overlooking the Ottawa River, I’m trying something new:  I’m going to be a fledgling snowbird!  Wednesday morning I’m loading up the car and heading off to Miami. … Continue reading →

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On Route to the Dominican

Posted on January 26, 2019 by mysm2000

Lots of members of our group spent the night in Terminal 3 at Pearson International waiting for our early morning flight. It was the first time I’d taken the train from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 and it was pretty … Continue reading →

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