Searching for Norwegians

ATO

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Feb 18, 2003
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Hello!
I am a Norwegian living in Santiago. Have been here for 3 years now, and I love the country and the people here in the city.
People tell me that they have seen Norwegian around here, but I have never bumped into somebody myself.
So, if there is any Norwegian living around here, let me know, would be fun to hear my own language again.

Arild
 

Pib

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Jan 1, 2002
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I've met Swedes, Danes and Norwegians living here. The only one I keep in touch with (kinda) is an old navigator who lives in Manzanillo, the northwestern-most town in the country. He is one of the funniest guys I've met in my life and the most stereotypical sailor you could find. His name is Gunnar but I don't have his phone number. I could find out if you REALLY want to go visit him.
 

Arve

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Oct 13, 2002
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Hei hei.

I've only passed by Santiago on the bus so I don't know anyone
there, but I know of a Norwegian colony in/around Boca Chica.

One is a silly cow, but she might have gone back home by now.

Another is in the construction business. He's a nice guy despite listening to Celine Dion, and he has, judging by his Dominican wife, done well for himself.

There's another, married to a Dominican, who's a PhD in economy.
He might return home as well though, I suppose he didn't manage
to adjust socially and find a reasonable job or so. Not sure what
the latest is with him but he's a great guy as well.

I also see another Norwegian there. I haven't bothered him in
case he doesn't want to be bothered but he seems quite ok.
Finally I know there's one living in San Pedro de Macoris (?) who's
a stock market thingy.

Alas, I'm only in touch with them when I'm there so I can't as of
now provide you with contact info. I can tell them about you when I'm down there next though I've no idea when that is. There's always a chance of them reading this as well, I suppose.

Lite nyttig info her, men lykke til likevel. ;)
 

dms3611

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Jan 14, 2002
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Hi Arild,

Actually there are quite a few folks from Norway living in the DR (Santiago area). They are working on some large construction projects in the area. We work with them on a weekly basis and also visit with them in local social events. Please send me an email @ dms3611@aol.com and I will be happy to introduce you to these folks. I will be back in Santiago Feb. 23/24th.

Best, Dave