Our journey east from Haiti to the Dominican Republic continued to be an endurance test. At times, we could only make 3 knots when under motor because of the current. The first night out, we were again strapped in the cockpit at times before arriving at Isla Beata. We spent a rolly night at anchor and then another one at sea before arriving at Boca Chica near Santo Domingo. The next day, we went first on the back of a motor concho (motor cycle) to the bus station and then by air conditioned bus (felt like heaven) into Santo Domingo which is the home to the oldest buildings in the western hemisphere, some dating from 1505. Christopher Columbus was buried at a lighthouse not far from this square.
This is the music room in the home which belonged to Christopher Columbus' son, Diego.
Santo Domingo is a cosmopolitan city which has some lovely and well maintained residential areas. We saw restaurants that served Greek, French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, etc., etc., food.
The first church built in the new world.
Our journey east from Haiti to the Dominican Republic continued to be an endurance test. At times, we could only make 3 knots when under motor because of the current. The first night out, we were again strapped in the cockpit at times before arriving at Isla Beata. We spent a rolly night at anchor and then another one at sea before arriving at Boca Chica near Santo Domingo. The next day, we went first on the back of a motor concho (motor cycle) to the bus station and then by air conditioned bus (felt like heaven) into Santo Domingo which is the home to the oldest buildings in the western hemisphere, some dating from 1505. Christopher Columbus was buried at a lighthouse not far from this square. 
This is the music room in the home which belonged to Christopher Columbus' son, Diego. 
Santo Domingo is a cosmopolitan city which has some lovely and well maintained residential areas. We saw restaurants that served Greek, French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, etc., etc., food. 
The first church built in the new world. 
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If you're looking for local authors I suggest Junot Diaz (D.R.), The Brief Wonderful Life of Oscar Wao. An interesting perspective on Columbus' influence on the D.R.
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