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Happy Home by the River
Happy Home by the River
yakatme


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Date Uploaded: Sep 12, 2006

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 I took this shot from a bridge in a fishing village in the Dominican Republic. This place was absolutely the poorest place that I have ever been to.

What struck me as odd was that admidst the garbage strewn backyard of their home, these girls were clean, well dressed, well groomed, and most of all...happy.

They were thrilled that I was taken their picture and they giggled and leaned over to speak in hushed tones and continued fishing in that nasty river using a handheld, short piece of fishing line.

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 08/16/2011 01:18:19 PM
Looks very much like many places in South-Africa.
Oh yes, except for the bananas, those you only get down in KZN near the coast.

Message edited by author 2011-08-16 13:19:12.
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 09/12/2006 02:49:59 PM
Dominican Republic is both rich and poor - the extremes of each are visible there. And, yes, you're right, no matter how humble the shack, or how muddy the waters, the white laundry is perfect. In my experience, Dominicans are wonderful people and very welcoming. Nice to see your picture and hear your account.
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