Submitted by Victoria Blankenship on the 2020 winter session program in Dominica sponsored by the Department of Geography…
We have only been in Dominica for a few days and I have already learned a lot. Today, we went to Fort Shirley and learned about the history of Dominica and the different animals. While driving to our destination, we got to see many different kinds of houses. A lot of them seem run down but that also seems to be the normal here. I find it very interesting how different their daily lives seem to be compared to my own. Where we are staying is right in the city and the first day we were here it was extremely crowded and loud. There were so many cars going by and honking, but today (Sunday) the roads are quiet and most of the stores are closed. I am excited for our stay here and to continue to learn about a new culture.
