Gee Frannie, I always had the impression you know the DR
[QUOTE=Frannie;1785795]I wish gas station toilets in the you S had attendants too. It seems like Dominicans come over in large numbers just to leave toilets unflushed, loo paper on the floor, etc.[/QUOTE], well unflushed toilets are like this, this country sits on a rock, Dominicans don't flush paper down the toilets because the solid waste fills up the septic systems. Also, many places water is in short supply, if it's yellow, let it mellow, if it's brown, flush it down. Most every house or business has a waste basket lined with a plastic bag to dispose of the waste paper. Learning not to flush the paper down is simple. Blaming the Dominicans for practicing an age old problem is wrong. They have the septic problem figured out.
A quick report in October
I was in Sosua this past weekend. Saturday and Sunday. Got there from Santiago by Javilla (120 pesos) and then paid 100 pesos for two seats in the carro that leaves from Pto Pta for Sosua. Overall Metro is a better deal hence, in terms of competitive price (210 P) but mostly for comfort.
I wanted to be in Casa Valeria but they had a room free only for one night out of the two. I hence opted for Hotel Don Andres. $45 for a "studio" first floor. Very clean and spacious. The bar was nice and right outside which worked well for breakfast. There was a pool which was quite nice as the sun went down. This was a place that I found frequented only (or mostly) by the Dutch. Friendly crowd. They do check the ID.
I had a woman visit me the evening of Saturday, from Pto Pta. I had already posted a picture of hers under another thread prior to my trip (the green top) in a group of four that I was supposed to meet this trip. Speaking of this conversation of pro and non pro, I find the "non pros" often have to be guided as to what pleases you. It is certainly my experience. The flip side of the coin is that, these lasses are often extremely malleable and willing to do what pleases you.
On Sunday, during the day, I had no plan and so decided to go visit Belkis during the day. Had a massage there and a release. 40 minutes and very comfortable. As I was coming back, and it was around 3 in the afternoon, the sun was merciless, I saw a woman walking by the path where Don Andres is. I had a quick chat, invited her in. She too was from POP, 19 with a child, one common reason why many do this. This was a better experience in that the woman took the initiative and so even though she was not exactly the "haha" kind, complied to my needs very well. Paid her what I thought was appropriate with nary a question and she left.
The same night, I was eating at one of the tables, at the German place opposite the now closed "whatever" it was called (that closed place is such an eyesore now). I had pork ribs with "papas salteada". A girl sitting next with a bunch of other women and a German man, continued to smile at me. She was petite and had a sweet dark face but her smile was particularly joyful. After a while, as she gesticulated, I invited her over. She said she was from Haiti, lives in Montellano since she came over about 4 months back. She was actually able to converse in French and so it worked better as my Kreyol is zilch. She shared my food, indeed she ate most of it which worked really well as I was not particularly hungry. I then invited her to the Austrian place, for dessert. I had a cappuccino and a cigar sitting there. I had very low libido at that time and so I told her that unfortunately, I am not going to take her to my place. I paid her 200 pesos as a little compensation for her time.
Food: I enjoyed a sumptuous Schnitzel at the Austrial place the first day. The price is high here. For the 18% taxes as well. The second day, went to an Italian place next to the colmado close to Bar Bologna. The pasta was OK with a seafood sauce but in comparison to what I had in Boca Chica, it was dismal. On Monday, before I left for Santiago by Metro, I had lunch at Elefante Rosso, a dish of spaghetti. Aglio, olio, peperoncino. Again, just about OK, indeed the pasta was not al dente as I had asked for. 330 pesos with a bottle of water and 10% service charge added.
Club: the Usual places. Women out on the street and so forth. I did not have any interest in going to the crowded Classico on Saturday night. Indeed came to sit in front of the colmado, next to Rockys. A Santiaguera (white and long black hair) was sitting outside as well and so I sent her to buy a beer to share. Again, did not have any interest in taking her to hotel but in general, Sosua is what Sosua was during my last trip.