I'm planning on coming to the DR at the beginning of November. I've put in over 40 hours reading various threads (very informative and entertaining) trying to get a feel for things before I arrive to get a feel for things. I wanted to post my particular strategy and get some input.
BACKGROUND:
1. I am a 39 yr old black man from the U.S. I stand 6'3, and weigh 240lbs with a muscular build (I only say so because that alone has assisted me big time in the U.S.). I'm strikingly attractive...lol ( I'm sticking by my story...lol). I am college educated.
2. I own my company and will be working from home, as I do now. I have pure flexibility of schedule. I initially look to experience the DR's gyms, beaches, basketball courts (btw did I say I was a black guy...ha ha ha) and night life.
3. I have taken spanish for 4 years in high school so I do not speak it fluently but I will master it swiftly upon arrival.
4. Please...I'm not looking for anyone to comment on whether I should or should not come, if I will or will not be okay, or if I'm blinded or not. Regardless of what's said (barring major civil unrest), I am coming, I will be okay and DR1 will be my eyes before I use my own.
INITIAL STRATEGY
I am planning on getting with someone(s), guy(s) or girl(s) who speak spanish/english and are familiar with various areas, who want to either befriend me or at least make some extra money while we kick it through out various venues. While I strengthen my spanish skills, I would rely on them to be my "ambassador" so to speak. They'll either make some good side money or get all of their drinks and meals free while we have a good time. They will eventually pass the banner on to some hot chica (indigenous or imported..lol) Know what I mean? Please tell me if I could improve this approach. Thanks.
COMING SOON TO A THREAD NEAR YOU (my thoughts)
"Should I be packing heat (a gun) or not?"
"Should I pack fake heat (blank firing gun replica) until I get my license?"
"Black and White in the DR Inherent advantages and disadvantages"
Thanks all. Later
BACKGROUND:
1. I am a 39 yr old black man from the U.S. I stand 6'3, and weigh 240lbs with a muscular build (I only say so because that alone has assisted me big time in the U.S.). I'm strikingly attractive...lol ( I'm sticking by my story...lol). I am college educated.
2. I own my company and will be working from home, as I do now. I have pure flexibility of schedule. I initially look to experience the DR's gyms, beaches, basketball courts (btw did I say I was a black guy...ha ha ha) and night life.
3. I have taken spanish for 4 years in high school so I do not speak it fluently but I will master it swiftly upon arrival.
4. Please...I'm not looking for anyone to comment on whether I should or should not come, if I will or will not be okay, or if I'm blinded or not. Regardless of what's said (barring major civil unrest), I am coming, I will be okay and DR1 will be my eyes before I use my own.
INITIAL STRATEGY
I am planning on getting with someone(s), guy(s) or girl(s) who speak spanish/english and are familiar with various areas, who want to either befriend me or at least make some extra money while we kick it through out various venues. While I strengthen my spanish skills, I would rely on them to be my "ambassador" so to speak. They'll either make some good side money or get all of their drinks and meals free while we have a good time. They will eventually pass the banner on to some hot chica (indigenous or imported..lol) Know what I mean? Please tell me if I could improve this approach. Thanks.
COMING SOON TO A THREAD NEAR YOU (my thoughts)
"Should I be packing heat (a gun) or not?"
"Should I pack fake heat (blank firing gun replica) until I get my license?"
"Black and White in the DR Inherent advantages and disadvantages"
Thanks all. Later