After 11 years on the Samana penninsula Im outta here.In the past year things have gone downhill quickly.2 break-ins.The watchman knows nothing.This is the 2nd watchman by the way.The first was fired after the first break-in.Luckilly I wasnt home for either one.The police cant solve anything.Nor do they seem interested.I had dogs but the watchman managed to kill them due to his lack of interest to feed them and give them water when I was back in the states.So after this latest break-in I said thats it.Im paying for this?So I loaded up a truck and handed the keyes to the real estate agent.
If anyone is reading this and thinking of buying a private home here forget it.It is impossible to keep theives away.Youre only hope is a gated community or a condo with 24 hour security.But as others have posted,when does arming ones self,guard dogs,gates etc become just too much and a good alternative might be to find and inexpensive retirement location in a developed country,pay your taxes,and have police,lights,medical services and peace of mind.There is no accountability in the DR.Youre ****ing into the wind my freinds.It has a lot to offer but when I come back,Ill check into a guest house,enjoy myself for a week and leave!!!
So bad guys,now you have no work,no food from me.Steal the roof if you like.Im back in NY and I just sent off my tax bill.And this time I didnt mind paying it so much!!!!
ECM
If anyone is reading this and thinking of buying a private home here forget it.It is impossible to keep theives away.Youre only hope is a gated community or a condo with 24 hour security.But as others have posted,when does arming ones self,guard dogs,gates etc become just too much and a good alternative might be to find and inexpensive retirement location in a developed country,pay your taxes,and have police,lights,medical services and peace of mind.There is no accountability in the DR.Youre ****ing into the wind my freinds.It has a lot to offer but when I come back,Ill check into a guest house,enjoy myself for a week and leave!!!
So bad guys,now you have no work,no food from me.Steal the roof if you like.Im back in NY and I just sent off my tax bill.And this time I didnt mind paying it so much!!!!
ECM