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    Dominican coffee in Toronto??

    Lately been craving DR coffee and have run out of my stash:cry: Anyone know where I might find it in Toronto?
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    Books.......is there anything on dr1

    Lately, I have been picking out very boring books, ugggh. Just wondering if there is something here where people share their recommendations on good reads.
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    Migracion.........FRUSTRATING talking to them

    So, I have been in email contact with Migracion. Simple question?? Asked how much tax would I have to pay on exit from the Dominican Republic after my 5 month stay. They were very quick with respond and said that both my husband and myself would have to pay. Huh??? That's not what I asked...
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    DR/Haiti Checkpoints

    So reading news today I see that checkpoints on the border have been cut in half. What kind of concern might this present if any?
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    Gas rates...........

    So, what does it cost to fill your vehicle and does gas fluctuate much? Just curious:)
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    Earth Quakes??

    Is this a regular occurence like in California? Seems to me that it is occuring frequently lately. Just wondering:o:ermm:
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    Help.......Email for Casa Marina Beach Resort

    Does anyone have the email addy to Casa Marina Beach? I was given one, but it must have changed or something and doesn`t work. Thanks in advance
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    So, where do I go??

    Anybody know where I can get good poutine in Sosua?? I don`t expect to have one of my poutine attacks.........But......;)
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    Liquidation store in cabarete??

    Anyone know if the liquidation store in Cabarete is still there? If so, where? Also, what kind of things do they sell? Thanks to all in advance.
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    Why Expats leaving Dominican Republic??

    6 Main Reasons why Expats are selling up and leaving the Dominican Republic ?Everything is for sale!? Reasons for leaving: 1) To renew either their temporary or permanent residency?s, has become a big dirty let-down by the government, as they are now going back on their past promises of...
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    Wheel chair rental in Sosua or Cabarete?

    Does anyone know where I might be able to rent a wheel chair in Sosua or Cabarete or do I have to look in Puerto Plata? and where?? Any idea on rental costs? Thanks in advance.
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    Is there a department store in Sosua??

    A department store something like a Sears or Walmart?
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    SOSUA BEACH.......best eating spots on beach?

    Can anyone recommend good and reasonable food on Sosua beach? From what I understand, seems like these little places all have numbers?? Thanks in advance.
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    Laundromat in Sosua???

    Does anyone know of a good and reasonable laundromat in Sosua? Actually, one close to Casa Marina Beach Resort? Plan on packing very light this trip to make room for other things.
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    CNN has news today DR importing used clothing

    So, unfortunately caught just very tail end, but will no doubt be repeated all day. I suspect it all has to do with anger over the ban on used clothing.
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    Any one want to meet up with Young Seniors?

    Will be in Sosua looking for long term rental in winter. Anyone want to meet? From what I have been reading, Rocky`s might be the place? Will be down on Septemer 12 for a couple weeks. Want a few days first to just settle in.:)
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    Child Labour in DR

    Reading the news today, it reported that child labour is prevelant in DR to the tune of over 300,000 children. It saddens me that this could still be happening to that extent in the DR.
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    TATOO places in Sosua or Cabarete?

    Anyone know of a tatoo place in Cabarete or Sosua?, If so, did you have any tatooes done there, and what is their work like?
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    Are their any sharks??

    So, just wondering if DR is known to have sharks, and I DON`T mean the human kind. I already know there are plenty of those:pAlso, what kind of marine life is one to be aware of.
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    Pepper spray?

    Is there a place in Sosua where you can purchase pepper spray??, and is it legal?? Wife says that with all the dogs, and human ones, may be a good idea to have. Kinda getting a bit paranoid I think. Reading too much bad news. Told her all I need is my hockey stick.