Inroads, July 1st, 2003
Venturing past the tourist gate
OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES THE NORTH COAST OF THE DOMINICAN Republic (DR) has attracted tens of thousands of Canadians seeking an escape from winter. Most come back tanned and rested with memories of coconut rum drinks on the shores of sun-drenched beaches. Some venture farther afield - shooting rapids, exploring unspoiled bays or riding horseback along mountain trails.
Few, however, get to know the life of the Dominicans, much less the culture of this, the site where Columbus first landed. Perhaps this essay and the photos accompanying it may whet the reader's...
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