Dominican Republic Countryside |
A part of Dominican Republic which is close to Haiti is less populated, seems wilder, more spacious, and actually gave me a feeling of an African territory. People are darker in tone, there are French radio stations playing (Haiti used to be a French colony), and it generally feels very exotic. These photos are from the road going from Santo Domingo towards Haiti. |
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The landscape becomes more spacious when leaving Santo Domingo area. |
Flora in abundance creating
nice views. |
What is noteworthy about Dominican Republic is a great number of motocycles. It is a very popular mode of travelling here. |
We stopped to grab a bite and I snuck in to take a photo of a "fruit man". |
Even closer look. Apples hanging from threads. Interesting idea! |
More bikes. They are everywhere. |
Just like palm trees. |
I love the landscape. It is uncontaminated and open. |
We are slowly driving through little towns observing the locals. |
People don't live rich here. |
A highway to heaven. Or, rather, to Haiti where not many people recommend to go. |
Oh, those palm trees. I will never get bored of them. |
A bike date on the road? |
Bananas. Another popular item in this country. Frequent police check points are too. |
Driving ahead. |
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I caught a glimpse of
myself in the mirror. |
Driving by these little poor houses definitely made me feel like in Africa. I dont know why. I have never been there. For some reason, though, this area emanates Africa to me. |
Light in color ground, shanty buildings, black people around...the exotic is in the air! |
Oh, how cute.. |
More villages on the way. |
And more palm trees against the sunset. |
I wish I could explore this area more but it is getting dark and we need to head back. |
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Bike gangs are everywhere...Very curious indeed. |
There is always an opportunity to grab a fruit and be healthy. |
At a speed bump, people selling anything "attack" our car. Haha. Funny. |
