More questions from the newly arrived. (I celebrated three weeks in the DR yesterday!)
Does anyone think it might get dangerous in the capital during or after the elections? Someone told me that we are advised to stay in our houses on the 16th unless going to or coming from the polls.
One other question for those who have some international experience:
My company contends that Santo Domingo is as safe as any other city (Paris, London, NY) in the world. I KNOW it's not as safe as Portland, Oregon (where I'm from) but Portland is small potatoes compared to Santo Domingo. Does anyone else have an opinion? I've heard of quite a few people who've been mugged but don't know if these are cautionary tales for the newly arrived gringa or there is real danger in the city.
Rachel
Does anyone think it might get dangerous in the capital during or after the elections? Someone told me that we are advised to stay in our houses on the 16th unless going to or coming from the polls.
One other question for those who have some international experience:
My company contends that Santo Domingo is as safe as any other city (Paris, London, NY) in the world. I KNOW it's not as safe as Portland, Oregon (where I'm from) but Portland is small potatoes compared to Santo Domingo. Does anyone else have an opinion? I've heard of quite a few people who've been mugged but don't know if these are cautionary tales for the newly arrived gringa or there is real danger in the city.
Rachel