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Uploaded: 03/19/14 4:11 PM GMT
Tropical View
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The Hardrock Casino & Resort Punta Cana , Dominic Republic The Dominic Republic is the most visited destination in the Caribbean and the second largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American region . Outside the walls of these beautiful resorts surrounded by razor wire for guests safety lays a country with a high poverty rate , high unemployment , high crime, drug trafficking tied to the Colombia drug cartel , human trafficking and according to the US Labor department a major problem of child labor in its rice , coffee and sugarcane industries . The labor injustices extends to forced labor as well affecting all ages . One would never know this exists outside of these resorts unless you talk to some of the workers at the resorts . One does get a hint of this when you are told not to leave the resort due to it being unsafe . Within the walls of the resorts a different world within a country that finds many parents struggling not only to feed their children but to keep them safe as well . Seeing these people especially the children from a bus to and from the airport broke my heart and I thank God for the blessings that Dan and I have been given.

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::Dunstickin
03/19/14 4:13 PM GMT
And the Casino takes your cash on the inside too!...

the grounds look well cared for too!
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.gonedigital
03/19/14 4:26 PM GMT
Even though the socialist post war dream is dying in Europe, we still have so much to be grateful for. A fine, & thought provoking upload Marsha.
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Don't be a square . (o:
.GIGIBL
03/19/14 4:31 PM GMT
Such a beautiful tropical view Marsha,Well done.
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.gizmo1
03/19/14 4:40 PM GMT
A beautiful paradise surrounded by hell lol.It was like this when I went to North Africa hotels pure luxury and outside poverty every were you looked.Great looking capture and stunning detail and composition to this photo and I love the light and shadows playing across this scene and stunning sky as well.
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::0930_23
03/19/14 5:29 PM GMT
One half of the world has no idea how the other half lives, JenNay.
Actually the percentages are probably more skewed then this.
We are a lucky bunch.
Photo is really good but the thought of what is lurking takes away from the beauty.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Jimbobedsel
03/19/14 5:29 PM GMT
That's a gorgeous shot of that tropical paradise. I love those trees. Well done, Marsha.
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::tigger3
03/19/14 5:52 PM GMT
Such a contrast of life! This is such a nice clear, and well composed image. I have heard that about Mexico as well. A friend of mine went there many years ago, and said the place they stayed at on the beach was so lovely, and all you had to do was walk to the other side of it, and the real world set it in. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.vangoughs
03/19/14 6:10 PM GMT
What a gorgeous take!
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::Ramad
03/19/14 6:17 PM GMT
I was there (Santo Domingo) a long time ago with a ship Marsha. It was quite bad at that time too. Beautiful tropical scene in this nice capture.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::trixxie17
03/19/14 7:44 PM GMT
Gorgeous and lush tropical landscape Marsha - the other world is always lurking around the corner in this part of the world.
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::corngrowth
03/19/14 8:05 PM GMT
Marsha, your image and narrative are very contrary. The first shows a luxury world, the latter however is the cruel reality in the Dominic Republic. Things aren't divided honestly in this world.
Most of the times the poor children are the real victims!

Regards, Cornelius.
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.picardroe
03/19/14 8:23 PM GMT
Beautiful place to spend money, Nice capture Marsha.
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::100k_xle
03/19/14 8:37 PM GMT
Thanks for Posting Reality as it really is Marsha.

It simply a matter of the Have and Have Nots.

You know most Americans think of Thanksgiving as a Day to watch Football and Eat to their Hearts content. These are the same people who would NOT know reality if it hit them Square in the Face.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.Joanie
03/20/14 1:53 AM GMT
I guess its really something to see two different worlds in one place. This is really beautiful though Marsha!
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.koca
03/20/14 8:03 AM GMT
Nice shot, so clear and sharp. Wonderful colors. Well done, Marsha.
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.Bleizmor
03/20/14 10:44 AM GMT
Nice shot of this nice view! Congrats Marsha.
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::LynEve
03/20/14 10:47 AM GMT
A fine photo with superb detail.
Thanks for the thought provoking commentary as well Marsha
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.icedancer
03/25/14 1:01 AM GMT
I know the feeling, this is a breath taking capture and what a gorgeous resort, ww
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.owldgirl
03/25/14 10:15 AM GMT
A beautiful place hiding so much poverty and crime,in a way you are told NOT TO venture outside of complex, no good to me I like to roam ...
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