Beautiful Jarabacoa

We recently returned from the long awaited escape to Jarabacoa, WOW!. It is incredible, the difference of this region from Santo Domingo and Boca Chica is like trying to differentiate between New York City and Sequoia Park.

Suffice to say, we had a great time Rafting, riding, hiking and tasting a few local beverages.

I encourage you all, especially those that have developed their entire concept of the DR from this board, go to Jarabacoa, you will quickly understand that the Dominican Republic that is portrayed here is NOTHING, and I do mean nothing compared to the real thing

Janice

Rob;

I would write a very detailed report, relating the white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking and success of the "bonding" experiences of this great trip except for one problem: Past experience on this forum leads me to believe that it would only beget "you didn't really do that," that's not fair to Dominicans," you really couldn't have done that," tell me the middle name and date of birth of "Jose's" youngest child etc." to prove to "us" that you were really there

We had a great time, take it from there.

Suffice to say, Ranch Bauigate is a wonderful nature experience, they bend over backward to make certain you receive the full "treatment," the weather was perfect (River was a little low), the experiences great (The horses were not descendent of Man O' War, but oh well), food great if you are willing to take a little "chance" on something new (They would prepare anything we wanted if someone was squeamish about local cuisine)

The weather was sunny and warm, cool at night, contrary to "reports," we seldom saw a mosquito.

All in all, I would recommend this trip to anyone that likes being outside instead of an all inclusive "beach resort,", it certainly opened my eyes from my only other DR experiences, Boca Chica and pessimists on this message board (and that is not all encompassing, you all know which I address that comment to)

Janice

Pib

You better than anyone, except maybe Robert, realize this board is anything but a democracy, so don't bother to vote

JANICE

Mom C and Pib

If you like, send me an email to janicepita@hotmail.com and I will write a detailed message when time allows.

I have no intention of becoming involved in the bickering that existed last time I was posting on this board, I already have "my hackles up" over few posts, far too easy to become off track and become involved in personal issues v. the subject matter

Janice

Mom C has personally taken away any interest or incentive I have for posting a trip report regarding 13 US Citizens enjoying a 14 day retreat in the mountains of the DR.

As it is my PERSONAL experiences and my personal decision to either write such a report or decline, it is a fact that she has as you say, "deprived" any readers of such a report

As such, there is no one but Mom C to thank for such actions. This being knowledge of the person making such a decision (first hand) it is factual and not subject to argument, Mom C is the cause for no trip report, no other reason. It is not a Canadian issue nor a US issue, a Mom C issue so please discuss any relevant complaints with her as I have no further desire to communicate with her directly or indirectly.

You may or may not have had any interest in such a report, but Mom C by and through her actions has prevented any such report from being published. End of that story.

No, not thin skinned but I have better things to do with my time than argue with people that have serious problems in viewing anything from other than their own very tiresome views, deeply and long ingrained.


Janice