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Downtown Santo Domingo
Out of Cathedral – to the streets.
Columbus Memorial – monument to a tyrant.
The maestro of pigeons appears.
Orchestrates his minions.
Meanwhile … Dominos.These guys were heavily into it … with spectators.
Cathedral and plaza
It’s guaranteed that somebody will try to sell you something. “NO. Gracias.”
The Museum of Tobacco – with 3 cigar store Indians.
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo is the oldest cathedral in the Americas – they claim.
Remember that dog?
He’s drinking Rose water.
A local steed. Doubt this would be legal in Canada.
Heading off plaza …
Inscription reads:
“Homage of the First Council of America the Adelantado Don Bartholomew founder on the east bank of the Ozama River from the town of Santo Domingo Colon on 5 August 1498 before being transferred to this part by the governor of the island of Hispaniola Fray Nicolas Ovando in 1502 “.
These guys really celebrated themselves.
Rose spots a horse. It must be watered.
Trying to figure out where we are …
So did we.
Next time … more downtown Santo Domingo
Nice pics! Looks like a pretty spot full of history. I’d like to visit someday.
Very interesting place – that I never thought I’d ever be – and will not likely get to again.
You’re missing wildfires at home and cold rain here. You are definitely in a much better place.
Those wildfires are out of control. Burning freely. If Mother Nature don’t stop it – nothing will.