Gonna do this in multi-posts, tell me to stop if anyone gets sick of it. Peso was 34.4 to $1 for length of stay.
Arrived at Hillbilly's apartment about 2pm Sat. Good sized apartment, tile throughout. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom w/shower, small kitchen with stove (don't know how to use) fridge ( fill Immediately with Presidente) and living room. Clean. Room for 4. If anyone was waiting for a recomendation on the place here it is. Take advantage of the breakfast option in Luis' home downstairs, not only is it GOOD- the half hour spent talking to him every day is priceless. For the money a great value.
Took a Looong (4hr) walk around the area of Los Jardines. Within 20min walking there is the Gran Almirante hotel & Casino, Nacional Supermarcado, both Carib and Metro bus, Gyms and at least 20 colmado's and restaurants. Even a high end Internet cafe/cigar club.
Ended up having dinner at Isael rest. on Texas Ave. Chicken w/ rice, beans and 2 Grandes for 355pesos inc 10% tip which I added to. On a corner with thatched roof, good ambiance- Barbacue pit to be added by Feb 15.
On the argument between Brahma and Presidente: My first Grande was a Brahma- Not bad but left a little bitter aftertaste by the time finished. I'll stick with Presidente. More tomorrow if anyone is interested.
Arrived at Hillbilly's apartment about 2pm Sat. Good sized apartment, tile throughout. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom w/shower, small kitchen with stove (don't know how to use) fridge ( fill Immediately with Presidente) and living room. Clean. Room for 4. If anyone was waiting for a recomendation on the place here it is. Take advantage of the breakfast option in Luis' home downstairs, not only is it GOOD- the half hour spent talking to him every day is priceless. For the money a great value.
Took a Looong (4hr) walk around the area of Los Jardines. Within 20min walking there is the Gran Almirante hotel & Casino, Nacional Supermarcado, both Carib and Metro bus, Gyms and at least 20 colmado's and restaurants. Even a high end Internet cafe/cigar club.
Ended up having dinner at Isael rest. on Texas Ave. Chicken w/ rice, beans and 2 Grandes for 355pesos inc 10% tip which I added to. On a corner with thatched roof, good ambiance- Barbacue pit to be added by Feb 15.
On the argument between Brahma and Presidente: My first Grande was a Brahma- Not bad but left a little bitter aftertaste by the time finished. I'll stick with Presidente. More tomorrow if anyone is interested.