If we have saved just one person/family from having to re-pack boxes to go back "home", then we have done our job.
I'm sure one day you will thank us for the money we have saved you and the invaluable information you have received free of charge from the posters of the Dominican Republics largest and most experienced pool of knowledge, DR1!
The DR is not for everyone, some can hack it, some can't.
Maybe we should have a special stamp "DR1 approved for DR living"?
Enjoy your new journey, wherever it takes you...