Monday, November 27
Life On The Streets Of Sosua ... Part 3
Life on the streets of Sosua is always interesting to observe. Below are several pictures of various things that make the Dominican Republic what it is.
This is an amigo of mine who is a moto taxi driver in Sosua. Above, I found him on a borrowed pasola (scooter) at la bomba (the gas station). His moto was out of gas. Notice the white plastic bottle.
This brings to mind an interesting aspect of the Dominican culture. Planning ahead is not something that people typically do. Instead of him knowing he was about to run out of gas and heading off to the gas station, he didn't address the problem until after he ran out.
My good friend Tom, who is the owner of the restaurant Hamburger Paradise, has told his two employees, Leonada and Claudia 100 times to tell him when he is beginning to run low on food items so he can go to the colmado and buy what is needed. Tom has basically given up on that idea because the girls will not mention that there are just a few (just an example) onions left until they are completely out of onions. Planning ahead is not something Dominicans typically do.
Here is my friend a few minutes later back at work on his moto with gas in the tank. It is also important to note that he had the same happy smile 'out of gas' as 'with gas.' Dominicans are, for the most part, very happy people. It is much easier to be happy when you don't worry about the little things in life.
I am on the street much of the time and most of the dominicans in downtown Sosua know me. When I walk by with my camera, they are usually happy to pose.
That is not true, however, of the many Haitian ladies who walk the streets selling everything from shoes to sweets. It is very difficult to get a picture of them. They don't like their picture taken. So that leaves two options: (1) sneak up on them (picture above) or (2) pay them. The picture below cost me $20 pesos.
Baseball is huge in the Dominican Republic. While this is the off-season for Major League Baseball, the Dominican Professional Winter League is in progress. Here in Sosua the most popular team are the Aguilas (Eagles) from Santiago.
Two pretty girls riding down Pedro Clisante.
How about a Christmas tree?
For just a few pesos you can buy a stick of raw sugar cane for your 'sweets' fix.
Another young Haitian shoeshine boy.
Outside the colmado Zoilo, this Dominican is heading home with Sunday dinner. 'Sunday dinner' is not happy with his impending demise.
Stay Tuned!
Life On The Streets Of Sosua ... Part 3
Life on the streets of Sosua is always interesting to observe. Below are several pictures of various things that make the Dominican Republic what it is.
This is an amigo of mine who is a moto taxi driver in Sosua. Above, I found him on a borrowed pasola (scooter) at la bomba (the gas station). His moto was out of gas. Notice the white plastic bottle.This brings to mind an interesting aspect of the Dominican culture. Planning ahead is not something that people typically do. Instead of him knowing he was about to run out of gas and heading off to the gas station, he didn't address the problem until after he ran out.
My good friend Tom, who is the owner of the restaurant Hamburger Paradise, has told his two employees, Leonada and Claudia 100 times to tell him when he is beginning to run low on food items so he can go to the colmado and buy what is needed. Tom has basically given up on that idea because the girls will not mention that there are just a few (just an example) onions left until they are completely out of onions. Planning ahead is not something Dominicans typically do.
Here is my friend a few minutes later back at work on his moto with gas in the tank. It is also important to note that he had the same happy smile 'out of gas' as 'with gas.' Dominicans are, for the most part, very happy people. It is much easier to be happy when you don't worry about the little things in life.
I am on the street much of the time and most of the dominicans in downtown Sosua know me. When I walk by with my camera, they are usually happy to pose.
That is not true, however, of the many Haitian ladies who walk the streets selling everything from shoes to sweets. It is very difficult to get a picture of them. They don't like their picture taken. So that leaves two options: (1) sneak up on them (picture above) or (2) pay them. The picture below cost me $20 pesos.
Baseball is huge in the Dominican Republic. While this is the off-season for Major League Baseball, the Dominican Professional Winter League is in progress. Here in Sosua the most popular team are the Aguilas (Eagles) from Santiago.
Two pretty girls riding down Pedro Clisante.
How about a Christmas tree?
For just a few pesos you can buy a stick of raw sugar cane for your 'sweets' fix.
Another young Haitian shoeshine boy.
Outside the colmado Zoilo, this Dominican is heading home with Sunday dinner. 'Sunday dinner' is not happy with his impending demise.
Stay Tuned!
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