Santo Domingo up close.

The wall around historic downtown Santo Domingo. Yes, you really feel history in every stone and every step around it.


...and there are guards all over the place. Serious business; serious guards.


Obvious Spanish influence wherever you go. And once again: history in every stone.


Our favorite spot in the whole historic downtown area: this big tree; probably a few hundred years old. In the midday heat the shade under the tree filled with locals is so peaceful, you just have to sit down, watch them, have a break and appreciate life.



Looking at this picture is hard to believe the experience what we had driving to Santo Domingo. Wait 'till you see the next post, it will be about getting around in the Dominican Republic.