One of the most difficult cultural differences I have noticed is the vast difference between those who have money and those who don't. In the United States and most other developed countries there are few who really have nothing. In my opinion, most homeless people are homeless because they simply are unable to hold a job or are unable to fit into society.
These rules are very different in the Dominican Republic. Those who have money are on an entirely different level than what I am used to. They have money to throw around and do so by driving exotic cars, having the biggest apartments, and having vacation homes. The rich in the Dominican Republic have more money than the average wealthy person in the US, at least in my opinion.
I am posting these photos to show the vast difference between those who have money and those who don't. Remember that the poor here work very hard. They just do not have the right education or family background to climb up the social ladder.
These rules are very different in the Dominican Republic. Those who have money are on an entirely different level than what I am used to. They have money to throw around and do so by driving exotic cars, having the biggest apartments, and having vacation homes. The rich in the Dominican Republic have more money than the average wealthy person in the US, at least in my opinion.
I am posting these photos to show the vast difference between those who have money and those who don't. Remember that the poor here work very hard. They just do not have the right education or family background to climb up the social ladder.
Poor delivery man. He probably also scavenges metal and other things that he will either use or sell.
I have been on the look out for years to be able to get a picture of a guy on a horse with a Ferrari in the background. In this photo the Ferrari is in the foreground and there is a scrap metal scavenger riding his bike past.
Keep in mind that luxury automobiles cost about 40% more here than they do in the USA. If you have a Ferrari you really have money to blow...
Keep in mind that luxury automobiles cost about 40% more here than they do in the USA. If you have a Ferrari you really have money to blow...
This is the vehicle of a trash scavenger. These guys ride around town and dig through the trash piled up on the street. They find all kinds of goodies and then sell them to other businesses.
These kids are selling Yuca, which is a root kind of like a potato. They ride their cart pulled around by a horse and sell their produce.
Poor barios are very tightly build and even on a hill-side. I do not believe there is much electricity in this barrio and would not be surprised to hear they did not have running water.
When I see places like this I really feel blessed to have the things I have.
When I see places like this I really feel blessed to have the things I have.
