Last Sunday the 28th of February, La Romana came alive with the banging of drums, the blaring of music and over 20 Carnaval comparsas dancing, marching, jumping and prancing along the streets.
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Only in the DR: trespassers beware!
This week’s photograph was taken by myself on a romantic golf cart ride around the Teeth of the Dog golf course. The sign reading “TRESPASSERS WILL BE VIOLATED” is located at the edge of a villa on the 7th hole of the Teeth of the Dog golf course.
RUMOR CONFIRMED: Eros Ramazzotti IS coming to Altos de Chavon
Last month we reported that the famous Italian singer Eros Ramazotti may be coming to Altos de Chavon to perform – a rumor which we can now confirm is TRUE.
Celebrating El Dia de Independencia: La Bandera Dominicana by Candiver Bienvenido
Today February the 27th is Independence Day in the Dominican Republic or rather ‘el Dia de Independencia.’ As I am not Dominican I confess that I am a little ignorant as to the history of this beautiful country and so in this most Candiver Bienvenido helps us celebrate the Independence Day by sharing with us […]
Carnaval de La Romana: Gran Desfile Sunday 28th February
Tomorrow Sunday the 28th of February the streets of La Romana will come alive with music, dancing and the banging of drums as the La Romana Carnaval ‘Gran Desfile’ marches it’s way through the streets of La Romana.
Only in the DR: meaningless?
Most, if not all of our ‘Only in the DR’ posts are utterly baffling and this week’s photograph is no different.
Celebrating the end of a successful Hogar del Niño weekend – in a flurry of colours and dancing
Last Saturday the 13th of February, the Hogar del Niño fundraising weekend final event – the dinner/dance took place at the La Romana Country Club.
Coming Soon to the Marina Casa de Campo – the Ferries del Caribe (fishing competition)
In May this year the Ferries del Caribe and the Marina Casa de Campo will once again join forces to host the 6th annual ‘Ferries del Caribe’ fishing competition.
Memories of Casa de Campo: Trees, Flowers and Gardens – From Heavenly to Humble
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post Carol Burke our wonderful weekly columnist reminisces about the beauty of Casa de Campo – the beautiful gardens, and all the different trees and flowers. Driving around Casa de Campo in the golf cart was always a great pastime. Occasionally I would see a beautiful rainbow over Casa […]
Photo of the week: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Happy Valentines Day! Today Casa de Campo Living celebrates the day of love and friendship with this adorable photograph!
The Procigar Festival 2010 in Casa de Campo: Feb 14th
The Procigar Festival has been staged every year since 2008 by the Dominican Republic’s Cigar Makers Association and takes place in both Casa de Campo and Santiago.
