Comments on: My Compassion trip to the Dominican Republic

By: Owlhaven

Owlhaven — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:13:01 +0000

Tara, Yes, that airport is exactly why I opted to stay a night there— the connection otherwise would have been 45 minutes which I hear would have been nearly impossible.

Mary

By: Tara Livesay

Tara Livesay — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:10:25 +0000

I live in the neighboring country … which means I did quite well … all but how many years Compassion has been in the D.R.

And, having been here on the more corrupt side of the island of Hispaniola for a few years, I have spent my fair share of time in and out of that dreaded Miami airport … ditto to what Flowerpot said. That place is horrible.

By: Denise Broeker

Denise Broeker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:48:58 +0000

Mary, your mom just wrote me about your website! My sister is in Compassion and just returned on Saturday from The Dominican Republic. She also met her “girl” Breylin, and she said it was a life changing experience.
Also my daughter has a wonderfrul blog/website, http://www.newsanchormom.com, check it out too. Looking forward to your Christmas photo, Fondly, your old babysitter, Denise

By: Flowerpot

Flowerpot — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:48:02 +0000

Hi Mary,

My sweet friend started a ministry in the DR. It’s called Makarios. http://www.makariosinternational.org/
Anyway, about the Miami airport. Please get to the airport at LEAST 2.5 hours before your flight … even earlier if you can. We tried to fly out of Miami one Friday and it was only by God’s providence that we made the flight.
Have a super time! We’ll be praying for you.
blessings,
Flowerpot

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:21:51 +0000

I’m so excited to read about your travels…I’ve started reading your blog since Compassion listed you as one of their travelers! None of the children we sponsor are form the DR, but we do correspond with one there.

Blessings on your trip and your willingness to spread the wonderful work of Compassion!

By: carrien (she laughs at the days)

carrien (she laughs at the days) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:14:27 +0000

Don’t take any knits. Not knit cotton t-shirts or tank tops, nothing. Only clothing that is loose woven cotton that really breathes.

Trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way. And take long sleeved versions of the above to protect from the sun as well. And a hat. And loose weave skirts instead off pants. No jeans, linen if you have it is good for a pant.

Thus concludes carrien’s guide to how to dress for unreasonably hot weather.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:24:37 +0000

Spanish is the main language. When we were there Summer ’07, the temperatures were in the 70s – 80s at night and 8os – 90s during the day, I’d say. The capital is Santo Domingo and Christopher Columbus visited there. You can visit his tomb in Santo Domingo. The DR shares the island with Haiti. I have no idea how long Compassion Internati has worked there. You will have an AWESOME time that will break and grip your heart!

By: RichMomma

RichMomma — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:10:23 +0000

BTW, when I was there, one of the biggest thrills for kids was having their picture taken. If you could take some type of instamatic camera and give them photos of themselves, that would be even better.

By: RichMomma

RichMomma — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:01:08 +0000

I visited there for several months during a college stay. It is a beautiful country with wonderful people. I LOVED the food. Enjoy the rice/beans and tostones! I agree with Dawn…when I left, I left some clothing/shoes behind, but when I got home I really wished I would have left everything…short of leaving there in my birthday suit. Be prepared to be whistled at…”Gringa!” Have fun…as I know you will!

By: Amblin

Amblin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:17:29 +0000

I got 4 out of 6 correct. I missed the explorer question and the Compassion question. Not too bad?

I’m excited for you to be able to go on this trip! It will be life-changing, I’m sure!!