ABC Wednesday: D is for Dominican Republic

Dick tans, but I burn!

© Richard Schear photo

In 2004, I accompanied my husband on his company trip to the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean nation which shares an island with Haiti. I have to admit I did go swimming with the dolphins, and it was a thrill. At the time, I had no idea what some nations (not necessarily the DR) did with dolphins who couldn't be trained. I would still say my contact with these amazing animals was one of the highlights of my life, but I no longer support the idea of captive dolphins.

© Kay Davies photos

Although Dick accompanied me to Ocean World, he did not swim with the dolphins. However, the company provided plenty of opportunities for him to amuse himself. This race (right) somehow involved balloons and running. The limbo (below) involved a bit too much bending backward!

An aging jock who taught grades 5 and 6 for many years, and who still referees high school football and basketball, Dick seldom turns down an opportunity for fun and games.

He visited the Dominican Republic on a company trip again with his daughter Monica, and is returning there this month, accompanied by his daughter Randi. If there are races again, my money is on the Alberta team of Dick and Randi.

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© Photos by Richard Schear and Kay Davies, Dominican Republic, 2004

Dominican Republic camera critters are kinda cute

I was delighted to swim with dolphins in the Dominican Republic in 2004. We've since found out how many dolphins are killed at places like this (not necessarily this one) if judged unsuitable for training, and we've decided not to participate in dolphin swims except in the open ocean when dolphins are there voluntarily. 

Rays are so cute when seen close up at Ocean World in the Dominican Republic.
No, I didn't swim with them.                                             Photos by Richard Schear

One of the keepers plays with the nurse sharks at Ocean World.
He did not invite any of the tourists to play with them, and none of us asked to try.

This cricket visited us in our room. Dick gently escorted him out.

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