Lunch
Veldig kunnskapsrik guide med mye lokalkunnskap om området. Han kunne svare på alle slags spørsmål vi hadde. Veldig innholdsrik tur med hesteridning på ranch, spennende besøk på plantasjen hvor vi fikk se en mester i sigarproduksjon. Vi smakte på sukkerrør, kakao og nykvernet kaffe og fikk lov å besøke Maria sitt private hjem. Samt deilig lunsj og besøk i basilikaen i Higuey. Det var så vakkert på fjellet og i hagen til Maria bugnet det over med alle slags frukter, planter og fargerike blomster.
This snapshot of Dominican life beyond the Coconut Coast has all the makings for a great day out. A sugarcane plantation and a cigar-rolling demonstration are just some of the highlights. But the star turn of the day has got to be lunch in a local family's home. As Ramon, one of our local guides, says, ‘I'm always proud to show off my heritage through our food. Like the island itself, Dominican cuisine has been influenced by Taino, Spanish and African flavours. There's even a hint of the Middle East in some dishes. You'll see, smell and taste a whole new side to our country.'
We kick off early, with a trip to Higuey to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady. Then, make sure to have your camera at the ready as we take a scenic drive through rustic villages, on our way to the next stop – a coconut oil producer. You'll also visit a sugarcane plantation for a rum tasting session and watch a cigar-rolling demonstration with a master of his craft.
After such a busy morning, you'll be ready for your lunch. Greeted by a Dominican family, you'll be welcomed into their home for a feast of typical dishes made with locally sourced produce. You'll also get to see the family's farm and coffee plantation, and taste freshly grown cocoa and fruit. We'll round the day of exploration with some time to relax in natural surroundings and maybe enjoy a swim.