Where the Heart Is
The Dominican culture is very family oriented and often reminds me of my own family. Whether they have the means to do so or not, they try their best to make sure each member is taken care of. My host family includes a Doña (the woman who is the head of the household), her three nieces, who attend different universities in the city, a domestic, who makes sure we´re fed day in and day out, and any other member of the family who decides to visit for a day or two. When the nieces aren´t busy with their school work, they do not hesitate to help their aunt with her catering business. When things get a lilttle tough and I start to miss my family, it´s refreshing to see that there are other people in this world who cherish and recognize the value of time spent with loved ones.
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