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    question for bakers - (high-grade lard)

    Is there a place in/near Sosua to buy high-grade lard? Thanks.
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    a thread where people from U.S. offer/get paid to bring items w/them to DR?

    Hello. I've search the forum using all possible word combinations to ask this question: Is there a thread where we can ask travelers from the U.S. (and, Canada and U.K.) to bring items with them to the DR? For instance, there's an item in the U.S. that I want, but the international shipping...
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    preventing cockroaches

    This is the grossest thing I've asked, but does anyone know how to avoid, prevent, exterminate, kill or rid an area of these huge, flying cockroaches. In the U.S., I've heard about these huge bugs but never actually saw one until two days ago, and I'm terrified! Please ... any suggestions...
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    looking for certain beauty/spa services & other items

    Hello. I'm in Sosua and becoming familiar with the area although I know there is a lot more of the DR to explore. I've Googled and "Bing" searches but come up with nothing. Can you help me with the following: 1. Are there any shops that sell aromatherapy products, such as essential oils...
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    can someone describe a carro publico, please

    Is it like a taxi, minivan or sedan? Thanks. D
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    best way to travel from Sosua to 3 different destinations, different times

    Hello. I'd like to know what's the best way to travel the following routes. I don't want to rent a car. Travel would need to be public transportation; however, if necessary, I would consider private taxi. a) Sosua to Cabrera - would like to leave Sosua in morning hours, stay overnight and...
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    searching for Catholic church in/near Sosua

    I did a search on DR1 for info re Catholic churches in or around Sosua; however, I only found humorous remarks. Does anyone know where I can find a Saturday vigil or Sunday Mass in or near Sosua? I've searched what I believe is the Diocese information but I don't find a church in Sosua. Thanks...
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    EFL teacher arriving in DR soon

    I'm a mature, experienced and degreed native English speaker available for long-term assignment for individual lessons and/or classroom instruction beginning October 2009 for an indefinite time period. Experienced in teaching children as well as adult learning methods. Please respond if you...