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On our last day in the Dominican Republic (1/22) we rented a car & went in search of Bob's favorite palm tree (shown above in Bob's photo from 2013). This tree is the main reason we chose Punta Cana for our Caribbean vacation since Bob has wanted to bring me back to it one day. Awww :-)

Bob knew the exact beach; Playa Blanca. It was only 10 minutes from the airport & beautiful! Gorgeous white sand with more fake looking powder teal water.

And THERE it is!!!!!! Thee tree!

Bob climbs up the trunk right away but it feels steeper than he remembers.

For sure the 2nd tree that used to be next to his favorite tree was missing. It's trunk had arched high & it complimented the other nicely. Must have been washed away by the tides. :-(

But we were really happy his favorite was still there!!

Bob did some more climbing on it!

And then we relaxed & admired it & everything around more. At this point Bob decided that this tree wasn't his favorite tree after all. It was definitely the beach & the spot but after he pulled up his 2013 photo he realized his fav palm was more flat & the reason it was easier to climb. So now…thee palm tree & that 2nd one had both been taken out. Kinda sad. :-(  Based on how much the roots are exposed on the other palm trees…they are probably in danger too. 

Well…we still had the best time at Playa Blanca!! I'm so thankful Bob brought me to this special beach and to the amazing islands of Dominican Republic & Saona. It was a unique vacation that left us more curious about this place with lovely people & gorgeous waters. If opportunity presents itself…I would love for us to come back and explore more. Good-bye DR…thanks for the fun!