Barrio Lasursia Dominican Republic

 

The images within this section are the result of one of those serendipitous moments that when we are open to the possibilities can take us to destinations of genuine purpose along with a dose of creative satisfaction.

It was a hot summer in Florida...Not much going on, too many rums while lying on the beach. Camping in the Keys in the old Volks Camper: I was in need of a reason to pack my gear and hit the road.

A simple announcement in the paper; "A newly formed group will be meeting to discuss much needed projects in the Barrios of Dominican Republic". 

Hell Ya! Besides I was informed the island Rum is the best.

There was little debate, I was to be there with an open mind and heart.

Brass'd Camera bodies along with dusty glass tossed in the tattered canvas bag. 

 I seldom find myself over-whelmed, long flights to the "Other side" of the globe. Lunch served that appears to be trying to escape from the plate. Lions roaring just outside my tent, business as usual for this rough & tumble Photog.

I will admit, as we turned the corner on the way to the Barrio, I found myself with a barely audible gasp.

A giant mound of modest dwellings stacked upon one another.

I suspected at that very moment, this was going an experience that was going to make a mark which will stay with me.

It did & has. 

 

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