Well, I made it! I am officially in the Dominican Republic’s capital.

HELLO SANTO DOMINGO!

Despite all of my crazy summer madness (my first two traffic violations that were NOT my fault, my crazy financial aid problems, 9 semester hours of summer classes, 50+ hours a week of  work, 12 car breakdowns, a lack of dependable housing, and a new relationship) I have made it to the Dominican Republic!!

I knew I was here when I got off the plane and everybody was clapping. Haha, that happened last time I was here. I wonder if it is a custom of this airport.

My host mom, Dona, is pretty cool.

I have my own room and my own bathroom! My mom seems to be really concerned that there is no air conditioning. Calm down mom! It is a proven fact that human beings do survive without such things!  It is a struggle to adjust to the climate change. Especially, if you attempt to dress how people do here. Women almost never wear shorts, especially to class. Being so close to the equator and wearing jeans everyday seemed like suicide at first. However, I knew what to expect and it is all a part of immersing yourself in a new culture. It helps that my host mom keeps me hydrated and makes fresh smoothies and juices to help cool me down.

Doña Sylvia hizo una batida con licuadora antes cena hoy.

Aquí son los elementos:

Banana y Papaya

Piña y Naranja

Leche Y Azucar

Finalmente Hielo.

¡Fue más deliciosa! Voy a hacerlo cuando estoy en Estados Unidos.

Ella hace todos los juegos que bebemos en nuestra casa. Ella tiene una juguera “juicer”.

Pienso aprender a hacerlos también, porque son más saludable y me ayudan a que se enfríe cuando hace calor.

Thus far, my favorite juice is Chinola! (Passion Fruit Juice)