La Romana, Dominican Republic

Caleb was intrigued that they had an Advent wreath too.

Live (at least for now...) chickens in the market

Making cigars

The woman at the end of this sidewalk had a large flat basket filled with goods balanced on her head.

This guard outside the bank was well armed.

We did not stay in the city center long, we felt very uncomfortable.  As we walked along looking at the sculptures, the goods displayed, the market booths, even the church...every vendor called out to us, followed us, got between us and begged us to buy his goods.  We do not do well with high pressure sales tactics.