Sosua Dump?

[Kyle]

let me clarify. it only means that getting away from sosua provides you with a different perspective on dominican life away from the tourists areas.some adventures will be good and some not so good.

disclaimer: in no way am i saying people are eating garbage all over the country.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Kyle

let me clarify. it only means that getting away from sosua provides you with a different perspective on dominican life away from the tourists areas.some adventures will be good and some not so good.

Very true, although the vast majority of my adventures outside of the tourist zones, have been wonderful.

[DAKRA]

It's makes you want to cry. - That is why anyone and I mean anyone who is ALBE to help their fellow man/woman/child, Should and Must Do It !!!

[cobraboy]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Very true, although the vast majority of my adventures outside of the tourist zones, have been wonderful.

Me, too, and I spend 90+% of my time away from tourist zones....

[Kyle]

wonder why You Tube didn't delete that video ?

[rubio_higuey]

Originally Posted by Sosuany

What are the poor people there doing? Are they collecting bottles or something? They aren't eating garbage? I'm also curious where this dump is near?

I have heard from a friend in Haina who knows some people "working" at dump there that some of these people actually earn 1000+ pesos per day "working" there and selecting and hauling stuff to sell or recycle.

[rubio_higuey]

Originally Posted by Sosuany

Are all hospitals like that in DR?

No, Plaza de la Salud is much more modern and better equipped. I have also seen Hospital in Herrera and seems to be a 5 star compared to the one in video.

[Sosuany]

I stay in tourist zones to try to be more safe. I don't even know where this dump is. I'm not sure that I would want to go there, because of safety concerns. I also try to stay safe in the tourist zones, by keeping my hand on my wallet and etc. when women rub me on the street. I saw some shanty towns and how people lived in the country on my various tours (horseback riding, atv riding, mountain bike riding).

[Lambada]

Originally Posted by Kyle

wonder why You Tube didn't delete that video ?

Why would they do that? It's real life not fake. You need a strong stomach to visit Ricardo Limardo Hospital. Looks to me like that group is Crossroads (Dr. Bob's Foundation) - they do terrific work here & also it sets some of the visiting teenagers to a career path of helping others.

I covered a similar group last weekend on the news on my website (item is called 'Canadian Students In Sosua') also with a You Tube video (& also of Sosua dump & an orphanage visit). That group, Hero Holiday, build homes, schools, clinics etc. Many of the youngsters discover themselves on these trips: their priorities in life. Such trips can be life-changing events for them.

[sbsuib]

Originally Posted by Sosuany

Where is this sosua dump? What are people doing there?

YouTube - ISV Dominican Republic - Dump and Hospital

I found out who they are- International student volunteers- they pay over 2000 dollars to volunteer for 2 weeks(well intentioned rich kids?)
The hospital did make me cry- wow@!!!!