At nightfall we stumbled into this coffee plantation after many hours of climbing the Mogote mountain. The owner, an old Dominican and his daughter welcomed us with an excellent cup of coffee.
A group of Haitian immigrants took care of the heavy work. There is about a million Haitians in Dominican Republic looking for a better life compared to what they have in their extremely poor home country. There is tension between Dominicans and Haitians. Xenophobia and mistreatment are not uncommon. Luckily we didn´t notice any sign of bad atmosphere at this “cafetal”
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Håkan Rönnblad 
I really like your website. I think your photos are beautiful, expressive and interesting!
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Thank you Ellen. That kind of comment is like putting fuel in my inspiration-engine…..
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Me encantó tu album Håkan!!! Simplemente hermoso. Me trajo recuerdos y me sacó un par de lagrimitas nostálgicas. gracias por compartirlo!
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Gracias a ti. Me alegro mucho esa reaccion emocional.. debo hacer algo bien de vez en cuando!
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Hi nice readding your blog
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Thanks Gerard !
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