Puerto Plata Resort Dominican Republic

.. and always ready to share a smile or a hug. I am reminded of what one community leader sharing with us that we don't all speak the same language now because of the events at the Tower of Babel but one day in heaven we shall all understand each other. What a beautiful thought.
It's so hard to believe we only have one week left here. We have been busy so the time has gone fast! Until next time.Elise.

Spent the morning at the Centro Leon Museum in Santiago.

The three exhibits focused on the anthropological aspects of the Dominican culture, some of the country's art, as well as a photography exhibit by the acclaimed Dominican photographer, Apeco.

Here are some pictures we ...

... the information so all we picked up was from pictures. This country has a rich history with many wars. The monument had displays on each that portrayed the country's bloody past. At the top of the monument we were able to look out over the city in all directions.

I am excited to learn more about the people that live here now and the unique struggles they face. The amount of poverty even within this city has surprised me. However the people are kind ...

... I am not sure why I believe that...surely the Bible does not show that as so many people were asked to do things, and never felt that peace. But somehow, I wanted it to be true. I keep remembering a small tidbit of wisdom that I got out of my very first Bible study, Experiencing God. That sometimes the confirmation comes after the obedience. The Red Sea did not part until Moses took the first step into the waters. What a simple concept, and a very, very difficult truth to live ...