Now a note about a topic close to my heart: food. We are staying at a mission house run by a group called "Share The Vision". They not only provide us with shelter and beds but three meals a day. Every meal has been great. We have had a blend of American and Dominican dishes over the last week. In addition to fresh fruit and fruit-juice at every meal, we have enjoyed: enchiladas, grilled pork chops, shepherds pie, various rice dishes, stews, hot vegetables, fresh breads and rolls, fried hush-puppies, different salads, pineapple cobbler with ice cream, pancakes, sandwiches, yogurt cups, cold teas with ice, cereal with milk, chocolate muffins, plenty of fresh clean water, and coffee.

Rice with black beans, beef and carrot stew, fried plantains, cabbage salad, and fresh watermellon juice.


Chris enjoys an ice-cream cone bought from a cart vendor.