Pre-Dominican Republic Trip

These are a few interesting facts I found about the Dominican Republic. I like to do my research before I go haha!  

• the Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean Island
• the country became independent in 1821.
• Christopher Columbus landed on it in 1492 and it became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas 
• During World War II, a group of Jews escaping Nazi Germany fled to the Dominican Republic and founded the city of Sosúa. It has remained the center of the Jewish population since. 
• The people and their customs have origins mixing of Spaniard, African and Taino roots.

                              
 The culture is so diverse, I can't wait to experience the different influences. I leave tomorrow @ 6:30am. (God willing)

What do you think my chances are of getting to lay out on this beach?? haha Pray for me, that I be a witness, a light, and an example of Christ.