Missing the DR!!!

My brother, Justin, moved back to the Dominican Republic (DR) in January and was going to be living down there until June working for the Dream Project. So, I knew exactly what I wanted for my bday...a trip to go and visit him. I was planning on going by myself but then my sis and mom wanted to come too. Of course, my dad didn't want to be left out so it soon became a "Tindall" vacation. So, Fri morning on Apr 7th we flew to Miami and then on to the DR. It was one of the most fun weeks I have ever had. I had no idea it was so beautiful and the beaches were just amazing. Of course, with a tropical environment comes the humidity...my hair didn't stay straight for long. We had a blast laying out, hiking, dancing, meeting new people, white water rafting, swimming, eating and just enjoying a week of no stress or worries. My sister and I stayed with Justin's friend, Maria, who was seriously the most giving, sweetest, most hilarious lady I have ever met...no wonder my brother is friends with her. I also got a chance to meet my brother's friend's Hannah (from Massachusettes), Maria (from Spain), Michele (from the DR), Kati (from France), Obi (from the DR), Chris (from Poland) and so many more really cool people. It was so fun to meet so many diverse people from all over the world.

I really had fun hanging out with my sister...it's been a long time. Sarah and I shared a bed and it was so fun to feel baby girl Clarkson start kicking as soon as she laid down. She has the cutest tummy, but poor Sarah's feet/ankles swelled so bad on the trip and made it really uncomfortable for her to walk...she was a trooper though.

My brother lives in the city Cabarete and because it was the week leading up to Easter it just so happened to be the craziest party week of the year while we were there... it became like Rocky Point during spring break. It was a week of crazy celebration and tons of people. I had a blast and cant wait to go back and take Brett with me! Now my next goal is to learn Espanol.