Recent content by latka

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    travel solo

    Hello. Is it foolish for an American to travel to the D.R. alone, knowing not a soul there, and never having visited before? Curious.
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    pirate movie

    Hello. There is a thread here that I just read having to do with a man who was threatened on the streets of Sosua, and, assertions of bravado notwithstanding, is clearly scared out of his scull that the Dominican he encountered will make good on his threat. Why do some of the discussions here...
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    5 good reasons to leave for DR tomorrow...?

    AHHHHHHH It's gonna snow in Michigan again.... must... escape.... Detroit.... too many delays... conviction waning... assistance... help.... ayudame, por favor...
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    film availability

    Hi. Don't know where exactly to post this... Does anybody know if medium format film (120) and darkroom chemicals are available in Santo Domingo? Thanks in advance.
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    how difficult to find last minute lodging?

    The title says it all... I have been offered a very generous opportunity with respect to lodging. In the event that time coordination prevents my taking this offer, I am wondering how difficult it would be to obtain lodging at the last minute. I plan on visiting Santo Domingo. Any...
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    why do you live here?

    Hello. I have been reading forum posts here for a couple of days. I live in the U.S., and am looking for a cultural shake up of my life. I have a couple of degrees, and have been and educator for more than a decade. I want a change of pace from the rat race. I am at the point in life where I...