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Punta Cana Dominican Republic 2007 / 2008
Our first visit to this beautiful island. We attended a wedding there and stayed at the Majestic Colonial Resort.
Untouched beauty, soon to be developed
Hispanolian Parrot
Grooved-bill Ani
Hispanolian Parrot - threatened species due to loss of habitat
Underbelly of H. Parrot - red and blue
Hispanolian Parrot camoflagued
Hispanolian Woodpecker
Hispanolian Woodpecker
Mocking bird
Lush vegetation
A type of orchid? growing up high on a tree
Coconut washed ashore (stowaways intact)
Passion Flower and fruit in the jungle
Palm trees
The day after the storm
A pretty weed - similar to a morning glory
Noni fruit
Tropical flowers (Ixora coccinea) line the numerous walkways
The hedges
Abundance of lounge chairs, palapases & palm trees
The Spa
Hedges & gardens in front of rooms
Beautiful day with breezy winds kept us cool
Magnificent frigate after the storm
Magnificent frigates
Wedding on the beach?
Conservation effort
The grounds
The new building next door
The Ocean Front Rooms
Shipwreck
Amazing colours in the sky
Blowing in the wind
Rainbow after the rains
View from the beach bar
Accommodations
Features
Comfort
Artistic endeavours
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