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Platanos

Platanos…bananas…but it is so much more. In the Dominican Republic, bananas are everywhere, but usually looking at Platanos (plantains). The bananas I ate my whole childhood are referred to as guineo. There are many varieties of platanos, but the best are considered to be the criollos. I asked what the difference was an it seemsContinue reading “Platanos”

Colmado

Colmado A colmado is a small local convenience store you will find in every neighborhood in the Dominican Republic. I have read there are over 50,000 in the country but I would guess much higher. In the neighborhood I live in there are six within 200 meters. But…they are much more than a local convenienceContinue reading “Colmado”

Mal de Ojo y Brujas (The Evil Eye and Witches)

Mal de Ojo y Brujas (Evil eye and witches) I was going to write about myths in the Dominican Republic as I had listened to many stories that appeared to be legends or myths. Then I realized that what appeared to me as myths are actually beliefs and traditions. Religion, magic and superstitions are allContinue reading “Mal de Ojo y Brujas (The Evil Eye and Witches)”

Jim Boyce

Born in Seattle to two amazing parents I have had the good fortune to experience many things in life. I have been in 56 countries, learned some languages along the way and have enjoyed the journey. I have four children, aged 25,21 and twins that are two years old. What a blessing all of theContinue reading “Jim Boyce”