I couldn’t pass on this opportunity to use the title of my favorite Hitchcock movie.
This is a road trip that not many Dominicans have made, and for me one that -metaphorically speaking – started in reverse 40 years ago. A two-way 1000 km-journey between the two farthest points in the country.
Driving through the cane fields, leaving the east.
My daughter is a champion. This isn’t anywhere near the longest trip she’s been on, and she’s always well-behaved. Santo Domingo in the distance.
Obligatory stop at Taveras for some boruga (curdled milk drink).
Vegetarian mofonguitos at Tipico Bonao, another obligatory stop. I am so stealing this idea.
Rice fields followed by foggy tropical desert forest. Night lights.
Food with family and long after-dinner conversation, great to catch up with everybody.
Trip to El Morro: rugged terrain and vivid colors.
I used to make a lot of long, meandering road trips before we had a kid, not so many afterward. It’s a great way to discover the country. If you live here, or visit, try and do that. And most importantly, try the food.
You’ll be amazed.
Aunt Clara
Aunt Clara's Kitchen is a collection of traditional Dominican and Dominican-inspired recipes, home ideas, crafts, and the chronicles of Aunt Clara and Aunt Ilana's adventures.
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Espectacular…..your images are so lovely. Reminding me of the light and flavor of La Tartine Gourmande. So nice!!
I'd blush, if I could.
Thanks.
Oh Aunt Clara, I'm sooooo home sick right now I can cry!
BTW, in photo no. 3 you can see the point where you can first see the Central Mountain Range before you enter Cibao. My husband and I agree it is one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the country, and now find it ruined by a ginormous Presidente billboard.
I only have love for Presidente, but that is not much better than graffiti on a work of art, it totally ruined this for us. Here's hoping it's temporary.
Hermosa travesía! Lovely pics!
I love my country!
Kisses
Rosilet