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    Is the RD becoming the next Jamaica?

    I'm not trying to stir the pot but years ago after visiting the DR on several occasions, making the effort to go off the beaten path, trying to keep up with the social dynamics since ( read: corruption, prosperity, governmental progress, environmental progress, crime and well being of the...
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    Cobraboys great adventure

    Cobraboy quote while on the verge of changing places, "Thanks, guys. I am looking forward to the future, but it IS a major step to shut down an established home here, and move it all down. Let the adventure begin!" Howdy CB. Was wondering if you would share your thoughts so far...
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    Sosua to Las Galeras

    How long is the drive?
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    Was wondering about ....

    The recent historical photos posted by Pichardo and A. Hildago on another thread. I have only recently become aware of US military involvement in the RD, ( two times I believe ) and was wondering what the opinion of the general population was at the time regarding these occupations. What are the...
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    A question for the expat sages of DR1

    Rocky, Don Hillbilly, m_frog, and all others included. First impressions. What were your first impressions of the Dominican Republic, before DR1 gave you a forum to share? What motivated you to "change places" as you did? For some reason, perhaps because I read most all of you as passionate...
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    Farming disaster?

    I was talking to a Dominican woman in one of our offices today that hit me with a dire prediction of impending misfortune for the general populace because of recent damage, due to storms, on the farming sector. Haven't read anything here to support this and haven't done any research, so I...
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    Isla Saona

    I was wondering if it is possible to camp on the island? Are permits possible? If not, are there any options for an off the beaten path experience. Any info/advice welcome. Sollie
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    Pizza/Crime redux

    I was curious about the flack mrgood recieved for his humerous posting. His past responses notwithstanding, why do you think a lighthearted question regarding pizza rose hackles at all? I agree some of the previous posts I've read of his ( predeletion) have been caustic and inane but to call...
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    Sankies and beyond ...

    All the discussion surrounding the recent "women falling for sankies" trifecta got me thinking. Mainly about the emotional substance of the womens' responses in defense of " my man" and the suggested comparisons/double standards of men who pursue dominican women. Made me wonder, " What is the...
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    Was wondering ...

    Hillbilly, How is your canine family addition? What's the word? Sollie
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    Environmental/Soveriegn outrage

    Greetings, I returned from this area last week and after reading this DR1 headline today,, wanted to share my impressions. "Haitian forced takeover of Montecristi Park The environmental prosecutor for the northwest, Ramon Aristides Arias described the depredation of Dominican scientific...
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    Honest opinions sought, second appeal.

    My first attempt completely bombed. Perhaps I was too terse and put people off? Or maybe, since my questions centered on safety, the old adage, " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". applies? This site is a superlative source of information, and is so well run...
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    Monti Christi in Sept.

    Greetings all, Regarding the following questions: Any advice/impressions/general knowledge and jokes appreciated. I will be in Monti Christi to fish. Spent two trips in March and May to put this in place. I am a rather seasoned, off the beaten track, traveler and hope to spend two days...