The Caves The DR has fabulous caves and cenotes to explore, especially in Cotubanamá National Park. The first, Cueva de Chicho, is a short one kilometer walk in from the parking lot through a picturesque forest. Bring your snorkel gear, or if you dive, hire someone to take you down. I've been slowly getting into … Continue reading Random Thoughts from the Dominican Republic
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Still Got It…But I Don’t Want It
When I went to Ecuador in 2021, I was surprised, and pleased, at how little catcalling I was subjected to. Sexual harassment was the norm in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico. To a lesser degree in Belize and Cuba, but to a greater degree in Jamaica. So that I could go about my business in … Continue reading Still Got It…But I Don’t Want It
Sixteen Things for Sixteen Years
Did you know that Montenegro (tied with Serbia) is the world's third most recent sovereign nation? Montenegro split off by a referendum in which 55.5 percent of people voted for independence. The threshold to approve was 55 percent. As you might imagine, people still hold many strong feelings about this decision on both sides of … Continue reading Sixteen Things for Sixteen Years
Yankee Imperialism and the Classic Car
Two weeks ago, I took a mid-winter trip to Cuba. At first, nothing I saw struck me as that different from what I’ve seen in other Latin American countries. It all seemed familiar and easy. But soon enough, the differences became apparent. Entire aisles in the grocery store filled with a single product because it's … Continue reading Yankee Imperialism and the Classic Car
Jennifer A Swallow 