Friday, April 11, 2014

On a fancy capital tour

This week I was offered a spot on a Dominican youth tour of the capital. I went as an advisor and was able to experience first hand how the government works here. It was enlightening and inspiring to be here with youth who have so much potential and will be the future of this country. We had a blast!

Me at the desk of the Director of the Border with a nice pic of President Danilo Medina behind me
1 of 3 trail courts in the Supreme Court, notice there are only 5 seats
Inside the Supreme Court

Presenting a flower arrangement at the monument of the three fathers of the DR
Wouldn't be a government-sponsored conference without staying in a Catholic retreat center
Free McDonalds after a tour of the National Palace 
DR National Palace
Me with famous bachata singer, Raulin Rodriquez. Why the dark glasses at 11pm?
President Bronwen about to take a snooze in her royal chair
The Voluntariado Juvenil in the National Palace in one of the main salons

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