Friday morning we were up not so early as the morning before to board our jeep to take us on a tour of the local countryside. The tour pretty much started as soon as we left the gates of the resort.
These are some of your average houses in Dominican. This was the first small village we came to.
Children everywhere waving and wanting candy! They come running as soon as they hear the engines of the jeeps!
Our first stop was on a hill to visit a church. Primarily the Dominican people are Catholic. The views from us here were amazing!
To me it looks like a staged backdrop...so beautiful!
Awwwwww!!!!
This was a local school. They split the classes up in morning and afternoon sessions to accomodate more kids. They are only required to go to gr.4 and then if they want to go further in their schooling they have to go to a larger town. Most people cannot afford the transportation to the larger towns so many of these kids only get a grade 4 education!
All ages, all grades in 2 rooms!
They must wear a uniform, they will be sent away if they are not in uniform.
Isn't he cute???
We stopped to a drink and our tour guide was explaining the different rums in Dominican.
He lit 151 proof on fire on the floor!
Dancing is also a huge part of their culture. The merenge and salsa is the most popular, They had kids come in and dance for us!
Then we were all allowed to come and take part too!
We stopped a house with a small farm. He explained to us some of the things they were growing there like bananas, aloe vera and pineapple. I didn't know it took a year for a pineapple to grow!
The house......
Inside the house, a little girls room....
I guess you could call this their pig pen??
This little guy was in the chicken coop, he couldn't have been any more than 2 years old, he was helping to catch the chickens.
Some more beautiful Dominican countryside. What an awsome view!
People home mid day. We seen alot of young people home during the day so not sure how they support themselves if they are not working? Certainly different that what goes on here!
House for sale!!!! Any buyers??
We stopped for lunch and the restaurant had this amazing back yard with tropical flowers and scenery...again more palm trees!!! Love em!
We were able to see some locals jumping off a waterfall and then watch them climb back up the slippery rocks. They were obviously seasoned jumpers!The drop was about 40-50' but the water below was only 7' deep!!!
Another stop at a beautiful beach....the day couldn't have been more perfect! The water was so blue and gorgeous...yep I'd go back in heart beat!
Our last stop for the day was at the Blue Lagoon. A small cave with the bluest fresh water I have ever seen!The water was very cold but the tour guide said we would feel 10 years younger if we went in...so I was up for it!
Another great day, having fun and learning more about the people! We were so glad we booked this tour!
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