After waking up, I had a breakfast of toast, jam, and coffee. I checked out of the hotel, and jumped into the car, wondering where it would take me. I drove around Santo Domingo, soaking in the atmosphere for a couple of hours. After getting bored, I decided to ask a local where they might go in their freetime. I picked a nice looking man, and then asked him. He recommended going to see a baseball game and pointed me in the direction of one of the fields. Baseball is a huge part of the Culture in the Dominican Republic. It is as big a deal as football in the US and as big as soccer in most other Latin American countries. The locals still love soccer, but baseball is the number one sport. I drove over to the field, and sure enough, there was a game going on. The boys playing were probably about sixteen. They were very, very good. They are able to play year round because the weather barely changes throughout the year. There are six professional teams in the Dominican Republic, but these boys are really dreaming going to play ball in the United States. Big names from the Dominican Republic like Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, Sammy Sosa, and many, many more play or played in the MLB. I lost track of time, and before I knew it, it was time for dinner. I wasn’t in the mood to sit down for a longer meal, so I found a McDonalds and then went to a hotel where I am spending the night. I am excited to see what adventures will await me in the morning!
- Albert Pujols
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