The Kasteltje this is in Cabaret quite a place, its for sale too. A couple of pictures on new condo's under construction and one of Herman looking pretty relaxed and our beautiful beach
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Last Pictures
The Kasteltje this is in Cabaret quite a place, its for sale too. A couple of pictures on new condo's under construction and one of Herman looking pretty relaxed and our beautiful beach
Last Post
Time stands still for no man, though it seemed to at times because we were not conscious of time the same way that we are at home and yet it moved quickly as we look back on our time here in the DR. There is more to do, more places to explore, more people to visit,more sunshine to enjoy, more time to spend with Leona and Angelo,but alas we need to save something for next year. The Lord willing there will be next year and we will look forward to that.
It was good to help Leona get settled in her new place and now that we know where she is we also have a better grasp at what her needs are and how we can address them.
Thank you to all who followed our blog, who prayed for us and lived with us during this time and for your encouraging support. We hope it has helped you to better understand the work that is being done here, the harvest is always plentiful and the workers few.
Blessings to all
Herman and Levina
It was good to help Leona get settled in her new place and now that we know where she is we also have a better grasp at what her needs are and how we can address them.
Thank you to all who followed our blog, who prayed for us and lived with us during this time and for your encouraging support. We hope it has helped you to better understand the work that is being done here, the harvest is always plentiful and the workers few.
Blessings to all
Herman and Levina
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Day 24
The opa picture is a restaurant in Cabarette. The other 3 is how we got to the bus station in the morning. I had to do the same with my bag on the back of Leona's bike it was quite a sight, and it was drizzling at the time. But it soon cleared up , we arrived in Cabarette and on the beach by 3 pm, we left Jarabacoa at 10 and to change over and wait in LaVega, left there at 11.30. Sun was brilliant out here and the air much warmer, the mts do make a big difference. Anyway we hope the sun stays out while we are here.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Day 23
Well it is our last day here and woke to a pretty cloudy day but it did change so that was very nice. Leona was gone for the morning to the Arc, there was a special Awana competition going on among the top performers of all the groups in town. They had a very fun time of it by the sounds of it.
Herman and I went into town to buy a few things, we had to replace some of the stuff we used here in the house plus some coffee to take home with us. They grow the coffee right here in the mountains and it is very good. When we got home it was coffee time of course.
After that it was time to do some house cleaning so while I did dishes Herman swept and mopped the floors, which is almost a daily chore here because at night they drive 2 motorcycles right into the front room which is also the living room for security reasons, and they are not the cleanest beasts as you can well imagine.
This afternoon we went to say good bye to Dania and the over to Robins house to do the same. He lives in the cutest rustic little house that he made all himself out rough lumber. They have a little girl Melanie about 7 months old, I'll put some pictures up of them. Now we are home again and in need of some sustenance, we were going to go out for our last meal but it is actually kind of cool out with the sun gone and all the places are really open so a little cool to sit and enjoy, so they have gone for some takeout.
So tomorrow we leave by bus for the coast, not sure if I will get achance to update but will Monday for sure. May you all have a blessed Sunday and Miriam hope you have a safe trip back to Holland today.
Herman and I went into town to buy a few things, we had to replace some of the stuff we used here in the house plus some coffee to take home with us. They grow the coffee right here in the mountains and it is very good. When we got home it was coffee time of course.
After that it was time to do some house cleaning so while I did dishes Herman swept and mopped the floors, which is almost a daily chore here because at night they drive 2 motorcycles right into the front room which is also the living room for security reasons, and they are not the cleanest beasts as you can well imagine.
This afternoon we went to say good bye to Dania and the over to Robins house to do the same. He lives in the cutest rustic little house that he made all himself out rough lumber. They have a little girl Melanie about 7 months old, I'll put some pictures up of them. Now we are home again and in need of some sustenance, we were going to go out for our last meal but it is actually kind of cool out with the sun gone and all the places are really open so a little cool to sit and enjoy, so they have gone for some takeout.
So tomorrow we leave by bus for the coast, not sure if I will get achance to update but will Monday for sure. May you all have a blessed Sunday and Miriam hope you have a safe trip back to Holland today.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Day 22
Well guys we missed recording day 21 not for lack of trying but the internet was down here why I don't know maybe because of all the rain clouds up there.. It was raining when we got up yesterday but we did see the sun for about 3 hours during mid day, which was very nice but then it clouded over again , started of with a sprinkle but gained momentum into the evening. Angelo made a big pot of sancoche in the morning for lunch. There is a lot that goes into that stew, then a custom they have here before they start to eat themselves is they bring a plate or a bowl, or a pot over to the neighbor's or to family. So here Angelo had a borrowed a big pot from the neighbour lady so she got a big bowl full and then he got some ready to taake to his mom and dad. Very neighbourly and thoughtful I must say.
Today was much nicer day, so took advantage of the sun and did a couple loads of laundry and hung them out, I watched the clouds and sun quite closely just in case, but they managed to dry and now it is sprinkling again. The water falls outside our bedroom window at night when it rains is very annoying, the ear plugs help some but not enough so we will be glad that next year we can stay with Leona and hopefully no waterfall plus it is in a much quieter part of town as well.
Today we went shopping for some basics for Leona's house, boy when you star of from scratch there are a lot of things you need, you kind of forget, but she will have to do it over time bit by bit it will come.
Leona never did go to that conference, she felt not right about travelling with a married man, they are more strict about that and what may be perceived. Glen found a married lady Toddy to go with him, I guess thats better than a single girl.
Anyway got to go make some pizza dough for supper, talk tomorrow Lord willing
Today was much nicer day, so took advantage of the sun and did a couple loads of laundry and hung them out, I watched the clouds and sun quite closely just in case, but they managed to dry and now it is sprinkling again. The water falls outside our bedroom window at night when it rains is very annoying, the ear plugs help some but not enough so we will be glad that next year we can stay with Leona and hopefully no waterfall plus it is in a much quieter part of town as well.
Today we went shopping for some basics for Leona's house, boy when you star of from scratch there are a lot of things you need, you kind of forget, but she will have to do it over time bit by bit it will come.
Leona never did go to that conference, she felt not right about travelling with a married man, they are more strict about that and what may be perceived. Glen found a married lady Toddy to go with him, I guess thats better than a single girl.
Anyway got to go make some pizza dough for supper, talk tomorrow Lord willing
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