Thanks for all the updates! Sounds like a great adventure with lots of rewards -- both physical and spiritual. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Since I have family in nearby Puerto Rico, I'm curious to know how they usually prepare plantains in the Dominican Republic. Are they normally soft and sweet (known as maduros in many Latin American countries), or less sweet, harder and round (often called "tostones")?
Yo prefiero los tostones. Pero conozco muchas personas les gustan los maduros, porque ellos tienen dientes dulces. Que tipo de platanos prefieren Uds.?
just writing to let you know that there are several St. Aidan's followers of this blog. blessings in all of your work in the DR. Also, a little mention of the St. Aidan's contingent would be appreciated for the folks confused by the St. Ambrose title. . . :)
We are sitting here in Alaska- almost a hemisphere away! Every night we enjoy getting on the computer and reading what work you have accomplished for the day! What a great experience! Keep enjoying the mangos and the great new friendships!
This is the story of our first trip to the Dominican Republic. We hope you'll enjoy reading what we are up to, as well as comment on our thoughts, ask us questions or simply pray for us.
Diocese of the Dominican Republic
Welcome!
19 Episcopalians from Boulder, Colorado are off to the Dominican Republic to make friends, work at a school, teach art and eat mangos...read about our adventures here!
Thanks for all the updates! Sounds like a great adventure with lots of rewards -- both physical and spiritual. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSince I have family in nearby Puerto Rico, I'm curious to know how they usually prepare plantains in the Dominican Republic. Are they normally soft and sweet (known as maduros in many Latin American countries), or less sweet, harder and round (often called "tostones")?
Yo prefiero los tostones. Pero conozco muchas personas les gustan los maduros, porque ellos tienen dientes dulces. Que tipo de platanos prefieren Uds.?
hey y'all,
ReplyDeletejust writing to let you know that there are several St. Aidan's followers of this blog. blessings in all of your work in the DR. Also, a little mention of the St. Aidan's contingent would be appreciated for the folks confused by the St. Ambrose title. . . :)
Seth
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteWe are sitting here in Alaska- almost a hemisphere away! Every night we enjoy getting on the computer and reading what work you have accomplished for the day! What a great experience! Keep enjoying the mangos and the great new friendships!
Shawn and Christina Isakson (Ashley's sister)
Hi Seth - the title can only be so long, sorry for the confusion with the title. But tell everyone you are in the right place.
ReplyDelete-Heather