During the week I spent this summer in the Dominican Republic I was struck by the great contrast between the beauty of the county and the poverty its people live in. It is hard to even grasp. The village of Bombita is a tiny dot on the map with little in money or resources. This little place is right on the edge of the sugar cane fields that serve as the primary employer for its inhabitants. Life in Bombita revolves around faith, the Community Partners School and this Aqueduct that feeds water to the fields. Children play, clothes are washed… everything happens here.

This week has really helped me to see just how fortunate I am. Taking my daughter with me was an amazing experience for both of us.

Michael J. McCrystal
McCrystal Image Photography, LLC
Tampa Wedding Photography