Mister October... Although the leaves don't change colours and fall here in the D.R. autumn is definitely upon us. October on the islands (like at home) is really marked by baseball. Sure Dominicans go nuts for the World Series - especially when it features their countrymen - but October also marks the beginning of their national league - which is something every baseball fan should experience. I am not even what one would call a baseball fan but even i get into it. The games are electric and every game, no, every pitch is treated like it is the one that could win their team the championship. Team flags, hats and bracelets are for sale at every stop light and the majority
of cars represent their team's colours proudly.
upying the seats about ten rows up from the field. This move was much to the delight to our students at home watching our "gringos on parade" antics with every pitch - on local television. Incredible seats like these however really make the game a lot more interesting as we could see every pitch well enough to make the umpire's call. We were also completely surrounded by major league scouts reminding us that we really could be watching som
e of the stars of tomorrow.
As for teams there are six teams in the league; but for our family there is only one Los Tigres del Licey. This team is one of the two teams representing the capital and one of the two traditionally dominant teams in the country.
Ollie and i had a great weekend while Karli/mom slaved away in academia – continuing to work towards her masters. She enjoyed her class and learned a lot. Our weekend however was filled with swims, wandering through the colonial zone and listening to international music that was in town as part of a cultural festival. We really love her and are proud of the work she is doing - but we wouldn't trade her though.
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