1. For how long have you been an expat in the Dominican Republic?47 years off and on. (I lived here permanantly from 1964 to 1970 and 1978 to 81, and 1993 to now. in-between those years, i spent the summers here--between Bonao and Santo Domingo with family.
2. How many times has it happened? none. zero.
3. Do you think there's a good chance it will happen again? It hasn't happened yet but, could happen this afternoon. it's still early.
4. Are you considering moving? If so, to another part of the country or abroad? No, my family is here...all 200 of them, including livestock, stray dogs, chickens, roosters, and donkeys.
I've never been robbed or attempted to be robbed. i work late night on the beach here in Cabarete. I take late night walks. i travel the island every week on a motorcycle on my days off. if the weather is good this wednesday, i will be traveling to Las Terrenas and Samana. Look for me, i drive a bright red CBR1000; i'll be thirsty and hungry. Please feed me!
Again, i've never been robbed, none of my family here has ever been robbed. However, they have had things stolen from their yards, the perimeter of their properties, farms, etc. but those are minor things and it might have been me while i was drunk. I don't remember. However, as of yet, no one has come into any of my cousins, uncles, and aunts houses and robbed them, no one has held them up at gun point. But, hell, it's still early; it's only 2pm, so the day is still young. anything could happen.
Frank
