While the focus of this blog is on what God is doing in my life and the lives of others through my year in the Dominican Republic, it would be lacking if I didn’t share with you some of the cultural “differences” (ok what I really mean is things here that make me go “What???”)
::Carros Publicos are shared taxis that follow a route along certain streets in Santo Domingo. For only 20 Dominican Pesos, you and 5 others can ride to your next stop (Note:these are compact cars! And to give you an better sensory picture, there is no air conditioning as you’re practically sitting on your neighbor’s lap!)
::Renting apartments is not easy. Not only do all landlords require that you pay 3 months rent up front, they also do not assume responsibility for the leaky air conditioning units and sink, lack of gas connection to stove, broken lock and key, and dancing washing machine. Hmm.
::Being a girl walking down any street means you will receive cat calls and suggestive comments from men. Fortunately we have 2 great men on our team who accompany us everywhere we go, but it’s still annoying.
::Don’t try to order a free cup of water from any kind of establishment. You’ll either get a weird look (because tap water here is not safe to drink) or just a cup with ice in it (which I’m still trying to figure out why the tap water in solid form is ok to consume…)
::It’s HOT here. And that’s coming from someone who’s called Arizona her home for the last 8 years. The humidity gets to you. I shouldn’t have brought my hair dryer. I am constantly sweaty and thus have no need to maintain the mane. Every time you feel a breeze though, it’s like a kiss from heaven.
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