Ken, doesn't your "girlfriend" have family in the area that can help you navigate around while you get acclimated to the area?
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Ooh no that would spoil the fun of Ken being told by said girlfriend how much the ride is going to cost and then posting on here to ask us if that is a reasonable price.
Navigate around from cash machine to cash machine
I don't think Mr. Ken has ever asked the members of this board..."Well, how did y'all do it"? He's a grown man obviously afraid and must be wondering "How am I any different than all these people giving me advise"? There is something wrong here, big time. Isn't Ken correct in thinking this can go south in a heartbeat? If I saw (as in video #30) a dude jumping off a motor with a huge machete I'm not so sure I would have any further questions. But thats just me.Now I have a short machete that I carry to the mini finca everyday...for all the reasons of working in a large garden.Very versatile tool. BUT, what does KEN see?? Every question he skirts around THE ISSUE. For example: Is leaving a bank different then leaving a cambio? Or What clothes should I wear so I don't look like an older gent with a hottie? Com'on.
Who is at fault here? He for asking or us for trying to be polite and helpful? IDK. Can we pick him up at the airport? To me...that's sad. Like saying "will you walk me around that guy with that big ole machete? You guys know your way around. In fact some of you guys live in that area."
Maybe Im overthinking this subject? I read a lot of books. One every 9-10 days. Maybe, Iv stayed with this to read the ending because I can't turn the page? I'd like to believe it has a happy ending for the lovely couple, but I might just need to write a review at the end of the story that says-Oh, we all knew the ending, no drama, no unusual twist, just the same ole same ole story. And ask for my money back,
Who is at fault here? He for asking or us for trying to be polite and helpful? IDK. Can we pick him up at the airport? To me...that's sad. Like saying "will you walk me around that guy with that big ole machete? You guys know your way around. In fact some of you guys live in that area."
Maybe Im overthinking this subject? I read a lot of books. One every 9-10 days. Maybe, Iv stayed with this to read the ending because I can't turn the page? I'd like to believe it has a happy ending for the lovely couple, but I might just need to write a review at the end of the story that says-Oh, we all knew the ending, no drama, no unusual twist, just the same ole same ole story. And ask for my money back,
Ken has been given a lot of advice on many topics several times. I am not sure if he is actually 'taking" the advice seriously as he asks the same questions on various threads. To sum it up for him, it is common sense, use common sense. As many have said, if it doesn't feel right/look right then it probably isn't.
Clearly sitting on the fence between "advise and affairs of the heart". Has been an issue for a few centuries and will be forever.
The purpose of this post was to get some feedback on the safety issues in Romana. a rather important issue in my life.
I appreciate all the good advice I have received from some.
I feel that the moderator of this forum should have either removed all the off-topic replies or at a minimum addressed this issue offline.
My social life, nor my means of transportation, was not a topic presented in my original post.
I'm glad you know that "Mr Ken" is obviously afraid. You are very insightful in your own mind. Mr. Ken does not have the fear that you
ascribe to him. On the contrary, I am merely trying to find out what the risks are in a country that I am not familiar with.
Your advice, or shall I say lack thereof, serves no purpose to my original post.
I don't think asking if a cambio is as safe as a bank should create this ISSUE for you. Nor is it skirting around. It is a direct question.
and It is a very reasonable question to ask from someone who has not been there.
Anyhow I find your reply entertaining but of no value
I appreciate all the good advice I have received from some.
I feel that the moderator of this forum should have either removed all the off-topic replies or at a minimum addressed this issue offline.
My social life, nor my means of transportation, was not a topic presented in my original post.
thank you for your unhelpful response. Yes you are overthinking as you mentioned. I'm glad you are so erudite that you read a book every 10 days. It is obvious from your turn of phrase. Instead of reading so much it looks like you may prefer to see your own words in print.
I'm glad you know that "Mr Ken" is obviously afraid. You are very insightful in your own mind. Mr. Ken does not have the fear that you
ascribe to him. On the contrary, I am merely trying to find out what the risks are in a country that I am not familiar with.
Your advice, or shall I say lack thereof, serves no purpose to my original post.
I don't think asking if a cambio is as safe as a bank should create this ISSUE for you. Nor is it skirting around. It is a direct question.
and It is a very reasonable question to ask from someone who has not been there.
Anyhow I find your reply entertaining but of no value
hey, how else could it be. todo el mundo. No exceptions. The law of the land. Everyone is wired the same. Stepford
We have been entertaining "Ken" for too much time now. The fat lady is singing for this cat.
Johne can speak for himself. But, to address some of what you say:
I'll just be blunt. You are now asking many of the same questions for the third time. Transportation PUJ to La Romana. Safety of La Romana. For what reason? This is why early-on people pegged you for a sock.
You say now you have been to the DR several times. Have you not investigated for yourself how it is here? If not, that shows a real lack of interest or ability to learn and experience all the things you ask about.
Value the information you have gotten from people who have lived in the DR for years, and specifically La Romana. I have lived in La Romana and Punta Cana half the time for more than 10 years, in case you missed my saying that. And, Kipling in La Romana for longer. We both have experience and see it every day. What about that do you not understand - no value to you it seems.
I and my family have experienced real life in La Romana. And, some have been victims of the crimes referenced here. If you want to find more real life experiences find some of my posts. December 2020. My wife was robbed at gun point. November 2022 another robbery of a family member and a murder. Go to Vista Catalina. Go to Villa Verde. Go to Buena Vista Norte. Los Mulos. Maybe go with a member of your girl's family - you must have met them by now. Do not go alone by your aged Caucasian self - some of these places will not be good for you. But, you should see them for yourself.
You have repeatedly ignored good advice. Either intentionally or through ignorance. Take a break. Rethink your plan. You appear to have lost your way. For what reason, who knows. Why are you not with the love of your life by now? She obviously could benefit from your devoted company given her cancer diagnosis and all. You could actually be living an excellent life in the DR by now and be doing some good.
Your life was opened up for the world to see from day one when you went to a public forum board asking for advise as a married man looking to hook-up to a younger woman in a foreign country. It it ALL about you and your dozens (now being repeated for the second or third time) posts to members that, for the most part, know what they are talking about and have answered your questions. Don't worry about me. I'm not your problem nor do I know the right answer to your questions. But since this is a public forum,a forum of opinions, I'll give you MY opinions, and don't give a rat's ase what you think as your opinions are worth less than the dirt off the bottom of my shoes.
Have a blessed day amigo.
franco1111.Buena Vista Norte now has a residents vigilante team which drive around all of Buena Vista on motor bikes. They tried to erect a security gate near the school at the entry to Buena Vista but the police would dismantled it..
Let's stay on topic... Ken, please take the advice being given instead of starting multiple threads that are repeats of questions you have already asked. Honestly if you have that many concerns for a 2-week trip, you may want to rethink visiting. Remember, when you "put your story out there" on a public forum you are going to get replies that you may not like.
I appreciate your comments and information on La Romana. Always accurate and informed. When I first came to La Romana many years ago, police used to sit in that shack near the entrance to Buena Vista Norte. A police outpost more or less. What I notice most is no motos/nor conchos. Good for not having crime, not so good for those who might want to use one. Not many in that neighborhood want to use them anyway.
I have not ignored any advice. I have gleaned the helpful advice through the obnoxious off-topic responses. I never said anything about love of my life, (a;lthough I really like the song) This is the same woman who has the other boyfriends and relatives waiting to rip me off.
Since you mentioned the cancer diagnosis, although I'm sure that there is doubt if this is real, she is still recuperating at home in VV. In much pain.
I paid for all her medical bills as I promised. I plan on coming down very shortly, I don't quite understand how I could be living an excellent life as you say with all these robberies and crimes. If you could elaborate I would appreciate it.
I was looking for a safe place to live... my "girlfriend" doesn't get to visit these locations. She is too busy busing between Romana and Veron.
I still am looking for hoods where I can live safely in Romana but it seems I am not getting much helpful feedback.
I appreciate your post
Maybe stay in a hotel for a couple of days while looking around for a place to stay. What one person's idea of "safe" may not be your idea of "safe". It is always better to see it for yourself.
i think i am going to need to rent an auto... I'm afraid to ask if I am better to do this at PUJ or in town
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