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How good old hospitality restored my faith in humanity

During our brief visit to Dominican Republic we manifested pineapples, pork, and fresh fish in abundance, and learned a thing or two about the power of prayer.

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Tomas Salem
Jul 25, 2025
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Dominican Republic was a paradise. Palm trees, coconuts, and pineapples. Crystal clear, turquoise waters, and a few short but fun adventures on land. The highlight was a day-long stop in the small fishing village on Isla Beata, near the Haitian border, where we befriended the entire village of men—border police and fishermen who stayed on the island for…

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