My 1st time going to the Dominican Republic

My first time visiting my family or even going to the Dominican Republic was 2 years ago--on July 6, 2011. I was really nervous because it was my first time there and I didn’t know my family that lived there that well.

When I got there with my dad & my aunt Sabrina were waiting for us so that we could go to her house. When I got to her home, my two cousins Yasmine and Shaimara were there. They were so nice to me. I started to feel better once I got to know them a little bit and I became happier because I was having the funnest time. I feel like I really got to know my family better.

I went to the beach and to the stores. It was fun because there were tire swings.  Even though I fell a few times (because I was standing),  I got up, laughed and kept going.  My family was very sweet, respectful, and fun. I actually remember running after the sheep and riding horses while I visited too. At times I felt homesick because I missed my mom, sister, and brothers, even though I was with my dad.

That was only my 1st visit to the Dominican Republic!!!!! Hopefully I'll get to go back again someday soon!!

Michelle I.
Keith Middle School
New Bedford, MA