[Just found this page I had typed and "lost" on May 17 .. maybe the other one I lost is somewhere buried in the website, as well. Will go ahead and publish this now, even if it is a bit redundant, there is still some info I hadn't included. Thanks for bearing with the redundancy!]
Hello to all our family and friends:
Arrived Santo Domingo at 11:30pm on May 15 but by the time we had cleared Customs, it was well after midnight. Since we’d gotten up at 3:30am, we were nearly at 24 hours travel time before laying our weary bodies down. Our ride from the airport at nearly 90mph was interesting, to say the least!!!! Again, thanks for ALL who are praying for us!!
Friday am after breakfast my tummy reacted to something it didn’t like, so I spent the day resting, which we had planned to do anyway. Ian got to swim in the pool and thinks he’s in heaven with 100% attention from his Nana and “Papa,” as he now calls his Poppy.
Today I feel better, but today was a nightmare trying to get our AmEx Travelers’ Checks cashed. We met a dear lady from the American Embassy here in Santo Domingo at the MIami airport. She had given me her cell number, so I called and she “happened” to be nearby and offered to take us by car to see if a money exchange was open. She even took us by Western Union. Because it is Saturday — and a holiday weekend for the Domincans because yesterday was their Presidential election — nothing worked. Finally, we called Am Ex and they gave us instructions. We went back to the hotel desk and VERY NICE clerk did help us, so we were able to get some money at last. Then we walked to a nearby supermarket and bought water and few other snacks.
Have had a short swim, now will eat supper — room service. Ian begs to have them bring the food to the room, as he loves the treat!! Still trying to be careful and figure out what will be safe to eat. So far, most has been tasty.
Tomorrow?? The beach … Boca Chico .. most popular around here. We have only caught a glimpse of the ocean as we had a bit of a “tour” this afternoon, chasing our money. So we are excited to see, taste and feel the true Dominican!!
Love and Blessings to all! And please continue to keep us in your prayers.
