30 June 2009

A Night on the Town in the Zona Colonial

Every Sunday night something rather magical occurs in the middle of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, the first settlement made by Columbus in the New World: a wild dance party of hundreds of well-heeled Quisqueyanos take over a plaza in front of ancient ruined Monasteries of former splendor, sipping Presidente Light and snacking on pastelitos. A live band plays Bachata and Salsa and Merengue for hours and hours and old friends reunite with new ones. Balmy summer night delight, indeed.

new meaning of block party
baile!
livin large in front of ruins
Me and Jean, a dear friend from ATL days, serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer here.

me and jean!


No comments: