Sosua Reports

[QUOTE=Hillbilly69;1327313]Is the Stinky Pussy Hardy Boys Mini series going to continue SavePros?[/QUOTE]Stinky pussy? Where did you read that?

[QUOTE=Chris Long;1327181][url]http://vimeo.com/48408583[/url]

This must have been shot back in June when I was there. At first I almost spit up when I seen myself and I was pissed. But now I think it’s kind of neat and it brings back pleasant memories

(Thanks Major - Grubert)

Chris[/QUOTE]

The Haitian chica at 14 seconds in the video has been in Sosua forever, lol. I think I've seen her in Sosua on just about every trip going back to 2008. Never took her because she is way too skinny for my taste.

[QUOTE=Chris Long; 1327181][url]http://vimeo.com/48408583[/url]

This must have been shot back in June when I was there. At first I almost spit up when I seen myself and I was pissed. But now I think it's kind of neat and it brings back pleasant memories.

(Thanks Major. Grubert)

Chris[/QUOTE]But a couple of comments. VP Chill texting as he is dancing! And modelo looking Cynthia is featured. For me, she was a giggling dingbat to be avoided. You the man Major!

[QUOTE=Hillbilly69;1327313]he mostly posted Asian girl pics but were the nicest looking girls I have ever seen.[/QUOTE]Yeah, that Asian scene is on another level.

It brought back so many memories. /when asked why Sosua just watch.

[QUOTE=Sidney;1327327]But a couple of comments. VP Chill texting as he is dancing! And modelo looking Cynthia is featured. For me, she was a giggling dingbat to be avoided. You the man Major![/QUOTE]

Just a little thaught on the police shakedowns. They seem to be a common thing there. And the police don't discriminate about whether one is a local Or a tourist. On my last trip I was hanging out with a chica I met on Cupid and we were driving somewhere close to Santiago. She was driving and I was drinking Brugal in the passenger seat quite content. We get stopped on side of road by a cop with a shotgun or some kind of a rifle (was late at night). He had a grin on his face and talked to my gf. Can't remember exactly what he said but the chica turns to me and casually tells me to give him 200 pesos. I did and he thanked me politely and turned away to wave down the next car. I think the only difference is that a tourist would probably have to pay 500 pesos if not accompanied by a local.

Watching that video made me realize how much I miss Sousa. I just left there about a month ago, I said I wasn't going back until the Superbowl. Fuck that! I saw the vid and booked a flight immedatally! Flight was only $260 too! On Oct 28 I'm going to Angles City. First trip over there, so that video of that gave me a ill insight on that! Thanks Grub

[QUOTE=Chert1;1327688]Just a little thaught on the police shakedowns. They seem to be a common thing there. And the police don't discriminate about whether one is a local Or a tourist. On my last trip I was hanging out with a chica I met on Cupid and we were driving somewhere close to Santiago. She was driving and I was drinking Brugal in the passenger seat quite content. We get stopped on side of road by a cop with a shotgun or some kind of a rifle (was late at night). He had a grin on his face and talked to my gf. Can't remember exactly what he said but the chica turns to me and casually tells me to give him 200 pesos. I did and he thanked me politely and turned away to wave down the next car. I think the only difference is that a tourist would probably have to pay 500 pesos if not accompanied by a local.[/QUOTE]Not sure what the law is in the DR, but in Florida having a passenger drinking alcohol in the car is definitely a bookable offense.

Of course enforcement of laws is very erratic in the DR, and it may be advantageous to pay a small bribe to avoid worse. It should be noted also that it is illegal to ride in the front passenger seat without a seat belt (does not seem to apply to carros publicos) or to operate a hand-held cell phone while driving. (So much for using your cell phone maps and driving directions while on the go.)

[url]http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html[/url]#traffic_safety

[QUOTE=Frannie; 1327707]Not sure what the law is in the DR, but in Florida having a passenger drinking alcohol in the car is definitely a bookable offense.

Of course enforcement of laws is very erratic in the DR, and it may be advantageous to pay a small bribe to avoid worse. It should be noted also that it is illegal to ride in the front passenger seat without a seat belt (does not seem to apply to carros publicos) or to operate a hand-held cell phone while driving. (So much for using your cell phone maps and driving directions while on the go.)

[url]http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html[/url]

#traffic_safety[/QUOTE]Not sure about having an open container in a car being a booking offense. My brother was stopped last month in Orlando Florida for a head light being out. He had an open container and was given a ticket for that. The officer said it was clear he wasn't intoxicated. Might be a waste of time to book someone for an open container if they aren't intoxicated. But maybe it can happen. Now I have heard of people being booked for an open container in public. A park, or street.

Five men with rifles stopped us at their roadblock (don't think Police, but was afraid not to stop as they were aiming their rifles at us). Paid 500 pesos and departed pronto.

I just called a friend who is a cop in Florida and he laughed. He said he would never book a passenger with an open container unless it was compounded with other offenses (drugs, warrants etc). He said a judge wouldn't even waste his time with such a petty offense. But a citation could be warranted. But still I wouldn't advise anyone to have an open container in their car.

He said parks and public places carry more weight but are basically used agains the homeless or suspicious people.

[QUOTE=HeadRack;1327704]Watching that video made me realize how much I miss Sousa. I just left there about a month ago, I said I wasn't going back until the Superbowl. Fuck that! I saw the vid and booked a flight immedatally! Flight was only $260 too! On Oct 28 I'm going to Angles City. First trip over there, so that video of that gave me a ill insight on that! Thanks Grub[/QUOTE]Where do you fly from and with whom for $260 to DR?

I look at MIA (and few others US cities) to POP at $500. $600 or so from now until Jan / Feb.

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I fly from Chicago to POP for $800 (first class).

Hahaha. I was not even referring to the fact that I was drinking rum in the car in my post. That had nothing to do with us Being stopped and shaken down. I asked my gf about that after she said it happens to everyone all the time. As far as drinking in the car. LOL. I was in the car with her brother in law going to get meat one day in Santiago and we both had full cups of rum in the vehicle. He was driving and I refilled him at leas twice. When I commented on it to the extent of the legality he just looked me like I was nuts, laughed and downed his cup and told me to refill him. Apparently he is a truck driver for a living. I don't think there are many laws in the dr and the ones that are in effect get broken all the time

[QUOTE=Hedonian; 1327773]Where do you fly from and with whom for $260 to DR?

I look at MIA (and few others US cities) to POP at $500. $600 or so from now until Jan / Feb.

H[/QUOTE]I wish I was flying into POP! I'm leaving from Orlando to STI.

[QUOTE=Chert1;1327912]Hahaha. I was not even referring to the fact that I was drinking rum in the car in my post. That had nothing to do with us Being stopped and shaken down. I asked my gf about that after she said it happens to everyone all the time. As far as drinking in the car. LOL. I was in the car with her brother in law going to get meat one day in Santiago and we both had full cups of rum in the vehicle. He was driving and I refilled him at leas twice. When I commented on it to the extent of the legality he just looked me like I was nuts, laughed and downed his cup and told me to refill him. Apparently he is a truck driver for a living. I don't think there are many laws in the dr and the ones that are in effect get broken all the time[/QUOTE]I can believe that. I came into POP once and got a big cup of Brugal on ice at the booth where they were giving it out for free. I proceeded to the Budget counter to pick up my car while I sipped. Then I checked my car out and got in and drove off with still a half cup left. Nobody seemed to give a shit. In the US they probably would have looked at me like I was crazy and refused to rent the car to me for some shit like that.