We traveled back to Nelson's native Dominican Republic to spend some quality time with family. We had a special occasion that brought us to Santo Domingo: Nelson's Dad's 60th birthday! We wouldn't have missed it. We were blessed to also have some of our closest friends from home join us for a holiday of their own. We explored Nelson's hometown of Santo Domingo as well as toured some beautiful places outside of the bustling city including Boca Chica, San Rafael Barahona, and Bahia de las Aguilas. The entire family from New York joined and we spent the birthday weekend in La Romana. Nelson and his parents showed Allie the true Dominican experience with lots of platanos, Presidentes, parties, and many Spanish lessons in between. Enjoy our photos as we toured the country.
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| The view at Boca Chica |
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| Papi enjoying the view |
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| Its not DR without one of these. |
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| Nelson's first plate home by Mami: pernil, arroz con habichuelas y ensalada. |
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| Nelson with the waterfalls |
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| We picked out our fresh fish and they prepared it in front of us with tostones! |
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| Beautiful waterfalls even further upstream. |
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| Nelson with his Dad |
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| Locals taking a dip. |
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| The view at Bahia de las Aguilas |
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| Allie at Bahia de las aguilas |
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| The home of Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo. |
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| Christopher Columbus landed in Dominican Republic in 1492. |
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| Nelson exploring old town. |
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| First Cathedral in the Americas |
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| Our friends Yemi, Jan and baby Taylor came to visit us! |
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| Taylor hanging out on the shade with Dad and Uncle Nelson. |
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The family villa for the birthday weekend in La Romana.
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| Enjoying a dip in the pool. |
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| Nelson and his Dad cruising in the golf cart. |
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| Kicking off the birthday weekend! |
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| Brian, Cori, and baby Josh came to visit us! |
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| Enjoying the beautiful beach. |
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| Cori and Allie catching up at the beach. |
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| Jose makes 60 look good! |
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| Papi and Elvis |
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| Cynthia brought the party! |
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| Mami and Papi in the kitchen. |
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| The sancocho is ready! |
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| Good times with friends and family. |
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| Enjoying the party. |
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| Feliz Cumpleaños Papi. |
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| Cynthia enjoying the hot tub. |
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| The birthday boy with his cake. |
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| Nelson with the view at Casa de Campo. |
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| Allie, Nelson and Mami |
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| Casa de Campo |
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| Mami y Papi |
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| The three siblings visiting Mama |
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| Allie and Mama in their stylish hats. |
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| Enjoying the beach |
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| Empanadas! |
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| Almost a daily routine of playing pool with Dad. |
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| Nelson enjoying the tropical weather. |
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| Nelson made a bird friend. |
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| Peppers in the garden |
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Goodbye Dominican Republic. Can't wait to return!
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