Mamajuana

A little over 2 weeks ago I visited the Dominican Republic for an entire week (a whole 7 days!!). It was a much needed vacation to take with such a hectic first year as a teacher, which I loved, but still a much needed vacation.

If some are inquiring about my choice of title, "Mamajuana", I chose it for a reason. Mamajuana is a drink that is very popular in the DR. The Dominicans say that it is their aphrodisiac. Personally I am not a big drinker (which really means I really don't drink), but I still wanted to see what the big fuss was about so I took a sip. It was not my cup of tea, but if you visit the DR I would recommend trying it.

As far as the trip I had a blast! Soaking up lots of sun and spending time with great family and friends which always makes a trip even more wonderful. Here a few photos of the adventures I had in the DR...

Chicago Part I

In the beginning of the New Year my friend Casie and I left to Chicago to visit our good friend Tuyen who moved there last year. Some might say that we were the craziest girls roaming around Chicago in negative degree weather, but it was beautiful. Loved seeing everything covered with white snow. We stayed their for four days and I say in the winter time in that weather four days was enough. What can I say once a Houstonian always a Houstonian!

                                                                  Outside view from my friends apartment!

 These were our dinner outfits from our first night in Chicago.

 Fell in love with these horse drawn carriages!

Part II coming soon...