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"We were at the outskirts of the city now. Brightly coloured houses sat prettily in their kempt plots, side by side. The rain had washed the lawns, and the grasses and hedges shone emerald green. Everything was a fresh joy to see. Groups of children played in puddles on the street, scattering as the jeep approached, so as not to be sprayed" (Alvarez, 292

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"I left my chao untouched. Just a whiff of that steamy paste, and I didn't even want to take a chance. I'm lying on my bunk now, listening to the Little School discussing how a woman revolutionary should handle a low remark by a comrade" (Alvarez, 234).

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"I cried all the way down that mountain. I looked out the spider-webbed window of that bullet-riddled car at brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, one and all, my human family. Then I tried looking up at our Father, but I couldn't His Face for the dark smoke hiding the tops of those mountains" (Alvarez, 162).

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"The four of us had to ask permission for everything: to walk to the fields to see the tobacco filling out; to go to the lagoon and dip our feet on a hot day; to stand in front of the store and pet the horses as the men loaded up their wagons with supplies" (Alvarez, 11).

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"She remembers a clear moonlit night before the future began. They are sitting in the cool darkness under the anacahuita tree in the front yard, in the rockers, telling stories, drinking guanabana juice" (Alvarez, 8).

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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words "Dominican Republic"? Most likely you think of beautiful beaches, coconut trees and Latin music. That's just the tip of the iceberg of what the DR has to offer. Follow us through a photo essay of the landscapes of the Dominican Republic to see just how much there is to see in this beautiful country.

We've heard there are 9 different ecological regions in the Dominican Republic. We searched high and low to find out what they are, but came back with nothing. If anyone knows what the 9 regions actually are we'd be more than happy to update the post!

The Mountains:

Let's start with the more far fetched of the landscapes of the DR. The mountains. On this island you can actually find the highest peak in the Caribbean. A nine hour hike will take you to the top of this beautiful island with a stunning view. Altitude means cold. At 3, 087 meters you need a few layers to keep you warm. The pictures above and below are from our hike to the top of Pico Duarte.

Pine Forest:

Pine forests are found in various regions of the Dominican Republic. Countless miles of soaring pines as far as the eye can see. A few years ago there was actually a huge forest fire that wiped out a large section of pine trees in the National Park, Pico Duarte. It's astounding to see miles of burnt down forest in the state of recovery.

Rivers and Lakes:

Cutting through the terrain and landscapes of the DR are huge rivers and lakes. Over the years, and due to climate changes, some have dried while others have grown. A typical Sunday in the DR consists of a day spent at a river or lake, cooking, drinking, playing dominoes and simply having a good time with friends and family. If you're more of the adventurous type you can also kayak, hike, propel down or jump off certain parts of the many rivers, streams and lakes in the country. Check out one of our canyoning adventures down one of the rivers in the mountains.

Rolling Hills:

Almost like a mountain, but not quite there yet: the rolling hills. These landscapes span across miles and miles of terrain. Atop most hills is a spectacular view. On a clear day you can see all the way to the ocean, or the mountains.

The Desert:

Yup there's desert on this island. It's not your typical Sahara desert with miles and miles of sand dunes but there are cacti, dunes, sand and HEAT. We had ourselves a little adventure in the Dunas of Bani. I ran down one of the dunes while Jade rolled down with a GoPro. You can check out that adventure by following the previous that link.

The Jungle:

Streams, rivers, fruit trees, animals, insects and pure nature. There's also plenty of jungle all over the island. Lush green plants, fallen giant trees, hidden natural pools and beautiful sounds. The jungles of the Dominican Republic are BEAUTIFUL!

The Beaches and Ocean:

The beaches are the most renown landmark of the Dominican Republic. It's an island so you have ocean on all sides. Some are reef, some sand, some pebble but most are beautiful. What I love about the beaches here is that you can drive ten minutes, sometimes even walk, and you'll enjoy a completely different beach.

It's amazing that such a, relatively, small island can have so many different landscapes. You could literally spend a lifetime living in the different regions of this island and you would feel like you're in a completely new place every time.

What is your favorite part of the Dominican Republic?
What's your favorite geographical region worldwide?

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Landscapes of the Dominican Republic - Travel Photography

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Jamaican Soursop (Guanabana) Juice Recipe Video

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Visit my website http://www.CookLikeAJamaican.com to get this recipe and much more! My name is Fay DeLeon and I'm a Jamaican grandmother who loves to cook for her family. I started making cooking lesson videos to teach my daughters how to make traditional Jamaican recipes for their families.