Merry Christmas!

Have a happy holidays!

Sabana de Mar

A beautiful place on the way to Los Haitises in Dominican Republic.

Weather in December

The weather in winter is so changeable. Yesterday during the day it was sunny, so we decided to walk along the beach. But by the time we got home in the evening the weather had changed completely.

Beautiful flower that grows on the coral beach of Juan Dolio.
It has funny curves. So tender.

My poem

Green lizard

One of my favorite lizards. I took this picture in 2005.
This lizard had caught a wasp and was eating it when I interrupted.

Storm Olga

It's so odd to have a storm in December. But it's true. Subtropical storm Olga is over Dominican Republic. Showers and strong winds during the day and at night.

Enriquillo Lake

There is a beautiful place in Dominican Republic. One of the most unique places on earth. The largest salt water lake in the Antilles. It has rare nature and it's 40 meters below sea level. The water of this lake is 3 times more salty than the sea water. No only its flora is rare but also fauna. For example, crocodiles of salty lake, iguanas and flamingos.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Enriquillo
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/nt/nt0903.html

Cold December

I think, this winter is the coldest in 3 years that we have been living in Dominican Republic. Probably, it's because we are getting used to tropical climate. Brrrr. I think if I go back to Russia in winter, I am going to freeze to death. Oh my!