Friday, July 6, 2012

Well I am here in Santo Domingo

Not sure, but I might be the first sketcher to arrive 3am this morning (Friday). I had a long 33 hour journey to get here but despite the lack of sleep during the last 48 hours decided to get out this morning... The sun and exercise is the best thing for jetlag even though eye hand coordination while sketching is sometimes challenging.

I headed straight for the cathedral and found a nice shaded bench for a quiet warmup. Soon I was totally surrounded by kids who were talking to me in Spanish and broken English. It was so much fun but not what I had intended. I then went inside the cathedral and did another quick sketch in peace and quiet.

It is nice and hot and humid here and lots to sketch....its a great city!! And I am so excited in anticipation of all the other USkers arriving.

Safe travels everyone - see you soon!!!
Posted by Liz Steel at 11:53 AM
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  1. Jim BumgarnerJuly 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    You are the early bird! I will arrive on Tuesday, mid-day and look forward to meeting you. I hope those kids didn't steal anything...did they?

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    1. Jim BumgarnerJuly 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      Oh yeah, I read somewhere that long pants are required to get into the cathedral...I do not want to pack long pants...can you confirm, one way or the other??

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    2. Amber SausenJuly 7, 2012 at 3:49 PM

      Jim, I recommend pants...they will be more culturally appropriate. :)

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  2. DanielJuly 7, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Liz,
    We are here too! Just arrived this afternoon from a few days visiting friends in Santiago. We would love to join you for some pre symposium sketching. Reply here or send me a message on Flickr. Danielthegreen and Amber from Minnesota.

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  3. Liz SteelJuly 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Jim. You must have long pants to get into cathedral and I strongly recommend that everyone does come inside as it is the only way to access the front and the side. Everything is close so easy to pop back to hotel to change. See you soon!!! Liz

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    1. Jim BumgarnerJuly 7, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      thanks Liz. got'em packed. Yes, see you soon!!

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  4. Lynne the PencilJuly 8, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    See you very soon Liz. I fly in with Nina at 2am (groan)on Wednesday morning. Hope my over-excitement will keep me awake through the jet-lag :-D

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    1. Liz SteelJuly 8, 2012 at 5:37 AM

      Safe travels. I was on a similiar flight. Hope that your flight is on time (unlike mine) and that like me you have no jetlag!!!

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  5. Peregrinating PenguinJuly 8, 2012 at 5:06 AM

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  6. Peregrinating PenguinJuly 8, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Arrived Saturday evening. See you soon :)

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  7. claudio patanèJuly 8, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    ...beautiful work!!! I love..

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  8. Inma SerranoJuly 8, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Yes, I agree. Love your american sketches... Even better than the australian ones!!!! I can not wait to draw with you Liz. I arrive on tuesday!

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