When the day you arrive in the Dominican Republic happens to be the date of an impromptu Halloween/birthday party, you'd better dig around in your bag fast and be creative. Swim fins for Batman ears and a rain-pancho with a broomstick in it for wings. Prepare to lose 25 pounds per hour in persperation. My lil' buddy turned a garbage bag into a superhero suit and mask. I can't imagine it breathed any better than my outfit. We were both found unconscious near the cake table 20 minutes later.

Las Matas de Farfán
La Republica Dominicana