Bethel is located in Santo Domingo, the capital of the DR. Bethel is an oasis in Santo Domingo, a city that does not believe in garbage pick up, perhaps the country officials don't think picking up the garbage in the capital is a priority. This is also a chaotic city to drive, I have driven in exciting places like NYC and Europe, but Santo Domingo tops them all, there is no rules here, the bigger vehicle always has the right of way regarthless of traffic laws which are hardly enforced.


Dominican Republic Bethel



2 Adults and 2 children ... no problem (no helmets) !



The view from the varanda at bethel



Leaving the city to the north presents the beautfill mountains and Papaya plantation.
Here is the Nissan Sentra I rented from Budget over the Internet and picked up in Santiago.


Colorfull roadside vendors

Another beautifull site as the Sun sets over the mountains (Cordillera central)


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