Border day

Dominican border. For breakfast, we had some toast and cereal. Then we headed off to the wah-wah (the bus) and headed east to the border. To our surprise, the border was nothing more than a couple of wooden road blocks and a couple border patrol soldiers. What also surprised us was how easily people can walk through the border and back on select days (Mondays). But, there was also a Haitian/Dominican marketplace all around the border. It was a little awkward being there because we weren’t just being stared at (as usual) but we were pretty much surrounded by a large group of Haitian and Dominicans. We’re they curious of the fact that we were a very diverse group of Americans? Possibly. We did learn some things about what goes on in that area, such as up to 80 Haitians can be deported daily and they sell name brand merchandise like second hand Louis Vitton products. Then we made our way to a Binational Market that was 15 minutes from the border. The market looked just like a regular flea market. So we just walked around the market to see what kind of things were being sold and we left to go eat lunch at a restaurant down the street. And after eating some chicken, beans, rice and plantains, we made our way back to the hostel to chill out for a little bit before we had to start the class prep and go off the to the school an hour later. From everybody’s responses at dinner, nobody had issues with their classes so that’s always a good thing to hear. For dinner, we had pasta with bread. And after dinner, we headed back to the hostel, our nightly meeting and finally got some rest.

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Melissa on August 1, 2013 at 12:11 pm

Hi to Justin and his group of travellers! Wow, I really enjoy reading what you all did for the day and even what you ate too! (and the pics are very nice to see). My husband and I travel a lot and this reminds me of how much I enjoy travelling. We love seeing new places and learning new facts about each place we visit. Glad that you all are keeping busy and learning new things everyday because this will shape the person you become leaving memories with you that will last a lifetime. Sounds like you’re all eating well and enjoying your days. Justin, I got your email and it brought tears to my eyes! (and it’s not the first time either since Ive been reading the blog). So glad to hear from you and that you’re okay! I emailed you back and was glad to hear your teacher reads you the comments every night! Continue to take care and I look forward to the next blog post! Love, Auntie Lis

07-20-13 Dominican Republic on August 1, 2013 at 6:09 pm

Hi Justin, thank you for the call and email, was so happy to hear from you, We’ re so happy that your are enjoying this experience, learning new things, visiting new places, meeting new people. Glad to see that you are eating well and enjoying it. We miss you and can’t wait to see you. We will celebrate your return.
Take care. We love you very much. love, gram and grandpa xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monica (Eric Lyons' Mom) on August 2, 2013 at 11:20 am

Hi Eric Lyons and fellow travelers,
Eric I am sorry I missed your call, and if you sent an email I did not receive that either. I am so amazed at the insightful learning and growing experience that you all are having. I am anxious for you to come home and hear your travel stories. I miss and love you very much, so tell me what would you like to eat when you come home? 🙂

Love Mom

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