Zona Colonial
A "Trujillo" man hole cover.
Our homestay....
Joe is getting his haircut and nails done!!!!!!!
Corner Store - you can even get a shot of rum!
El Presidente
Friday, January 29, 2016
Saturday, January 23, 2016
DAY 1 - Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo or "La Capital" as it is typically called is a collage of cultures and neighborhoods. It is where the sounds of life are most intense. Whether it is a modest "Colmado", corner store or posh nightclubs, Santo Domingo has it. It is the largest city in the Caribbean.
Calle Condo... a great place for afternoon coffee...
I had lobster ravioli, wine and music to celebrate Joe's birthday!SANTIAGO
Hillary Clinton was here and so were we!!!!
Friday, January 22, 2016
La Aurora
Today Joe and I visited the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, where we saw how men and women prepare cigars. We saw firsthand the different types of tobacco and aging process. Deveining is the removal of the veins in preparing the tobacco. There is a 3 step process to creating the cigar....bunch, bind and roll. From the roller the cigar undergoes aging before being packaged for retailers. The origin of La Aurora dates back to 1903 where Don Eduardo Leon Jimenes founded the cigar factory. Many of the world's top cigar brands are made in and around Santiago. It is critical when buying cigars to test whether they/ve been made well and stored properly. Pick up the cigar, it should have a springy tightness, indicating solid construction. If it is too soft or too hard, it won't draw well. It should not crackle under your fingers either; that means it is too dry, and will smoke like kindling!
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