I walk on a solid floor in my house each day without a single thought. My kitchen is tiled and my bedroom is a sturdy, oak hardwood. I admit I take my floor for granted. I didn’t realize how important something as simple as a solid structure under your feet can be. Eriberta and Chavez We made […]
Dominican Republic
Bringing Clean Water to the Dominican Republic
Frank has to store his water in a big tank because water is turned on only three times a day where he lives. He knows tap water is not well-maintained in the Dominican Republic and just hopes that it will pour out cleaner than the day before. Forget collecting rainwater. The metal-sheet roofs the rain trickles down from […]
Where to Volunteer in the Dominican Republic
My time volunteering in the Dominican Republic was one of my most rewarding experiences. There is so much need on this Caribbean island where much of the population lives on less than $2USD a day. Beach-hopping is relaxing yes (the DR has some of the most stunning coasts and sunsets), but resorts and “all-inclusives” are […]
