Safety in DR

[franco1111]

Thank you for your comprehensive response.. I know it took time and I do appreciate it.
A couple of comments for clarification from my side

I remember someone saying that Orquidea was NOT a safe place to live. If it is please advise. If you say it is a "good" zone I will pursue.
My gf has no parents or siblings... 2 teenage children who I do have contact with through Whatsapp.and a grandfather in the campo.
That is the extent of my contact.. she has alot of primas and I see them on line and wave to them when she turns the phone.None speak a word of English

As far as why I am not with her in VV.
Her house is very small, and she didn't want me to stay with her until was able to heal. I see her everyday video and she is in bad condition.
I would have had to sleep on the floor. She spends most of the day sleeping or resting.
She wants to see her when she is able to do things and not to see her lying in bed.

I have driven in many backwards countries, even in the evenings, and you are correct it is very stressful. I will defer to Uber and Taxis and guaguas

As far as housing... And this is in the future depending upon how our relationship develops. At first I was looking to rent furnished. But then she said she wanted to take some of her furniture so that altered the picture so I now am looking for unfurnished, Her kids go to school in Romana but she will definitely move from VV. I'll address this situation if and when it surfaces

I am very comfortable that our relationship is monogamous. No need to mention anything more about this. I know enough about her life.

Thank you again.. if you can clarify Orquideas I would appreciate it

Regards,
Ken

I remember someone saying that Orquidea was NOT a safe place to live. If it is please advise. If you say it is a "good" zone I will pursue.

I don't know of anywhere that anyone has posted that Orquídea is not a safe place to live. It is certainly not what I know about it and wrote.

Everybody's interpretation of a "good zone" is different. You can read what I wrote here.

Looking for Rental in La Romana

Hi, I am looking to rent in a good section of La Romana for maybe a couple of months. Not familiar with the area. Any suggestions would be helpful.. Thank you

dr1.com

I also know a builder that has built several new houses in that neighborhood. They are well built and were well-priced when he sold them several years ago. Modern and well proportioned. One with swimming pool.

In part, here is what I posted in #14 of that thread. The entire thread is a good reference to how thoroughly we have covered the housing topic.

"He has ignored the chica's request to live in Orquidea. That's what would work. And, he ignores her. Orquidea is a decent middle class Dominican neighborhood. Many good houses. It is what she aspires to. And, good for her. She knows what she wants. And, a place near the ruta could be found. But, as with all else, he ignores good advice and good ideas. That is why I am staying out of this discussion. For the most part. I even ignored the bad advice steering him to Caleta. Or Vista Catalina. Sketchy neighborhoods. For the most part, not a place for him."

Also, read what Kiplinger posted in #5 of that same thread.

My gf has no parents or siblings... 2 teenage children who I do have contact with through Whatsapp.and a grandfather in the campo.
That is the extent of my contact.. she has alot of primas and I see them on line and wave to them when she turns the phone.None speak a word of English

Who is taking care of/living with the teenagers when she is away at work? Those that you name are exactly who you should be talking to. You need to get comfortable trying to speak Spanish with them.

As far as why I am not with her in VV. Her house is very small, and she didn't want me to stay with her until was able to heal. I see her everyday video and she is in bad condition. I would have had to sleep on the floor. She spends most of the day sleeping or resting. She wants to see her when she is able to do things and not to see her lying in bed.

Here is what I wrote (paragraph below). You would not be staying with her in her Villa Verde house. I stand by what I said. This is exactly the time to be with her. If her family would be ok with it.

"If she is recuperating at home in Villa Verde, why are you not with her? Apparently she is not working. You could be with her all the time and be making decisions about the future. You say you want to be in DR to live this fine new life. It can be done. You have all the information you need to move ahead. You would not be staying with her in Villa Verde, it would be somewhere else."

I actually wish you well. It would help if you were able to think a little more strategically, in my opinion.

 

[franco1111]

You are wrong. I have seen the pictures, You have to enter a code to open the gate. It is located on the western border of Romana.
Close to Mutliplaza

I think it is apartments with a gate near the street? I don't know of any gated community in the typical sense in Villa Hermosa either.

 

[kenshireen]

I have seen people with very little to no resources be able to pick someone up at the airport, help find lodging, even if it is at relative's home. So yes, it is very strange indeed.

I have lodging for my visit. an AC home with a piscina. She wants to spend time with only me.. no children or relatives.
She does not drive obviously and of those of the 32 primos only 2 have cars and they are not in Romana. She will help me look for a place to rent long term but she has limited resources and time obviously.

 

[keepcoming]

Let's keep this thread about safety as per title. OP already has a thread about places in La Romana for rent. It will save everyone from having to repeat themselves over and over

 

[kenshireen]

I remember someone saying that Orquidea was NOT a safe place to live. If it is please advise. If you say it is a "good" zone I will pursue.

I don't know of anywhere that anyone has posted that Orquídea is not a safe place to live. It is certainly not what I know about it and wrote.

Everybody's interpretation of a "good zone" is different. You can read what I wrote here.

Looking for Rental in La Romana

Hi, I am looking to rent in a good section of La Romana for maybe a couple of months. Not familiar with the area. Any suggestions would be helpful.. Thank you

dr1.com

I also know a builder that has built several new houses in that neighborhood. They are well built and were well-priced when he sold them several years ago. Modern and well proportioned. One with swimming pool.

In part, here is what I posted in #14 of that thread. The entire thread is a good reference to how thoroughly we have covered the housing topic.

"He has ignored the chica's request to live in Orquidea. That's what would work. And, he ignores her. Orquidea is a decent middle class Dominican neighborhood. Many good houses. It is what she aspires to. And, good for her. She knows what she wants. And, a place near the ruta could be found. But, as with all else, he ignores good advice and good ideas. That is why I am staying out of this discussion. For the most part. I even ignored the bad advice steering him to Caleta. Or Vista Catalina. Sketchy neighborhoods. For the most part, not a place for him."

Also, read what Kiplinger posted in #5 of that same thread.

My gf has no parents or siblings... 2 teenage children who I do have contact with through Whatsapp.and a grandfather in the campo.
That is the extent of my contact.. she has alot of primas and I see them on line and wave to them when she turns the phone.None speak a word of English

Who is taking care of/living with the teenagers when she is away at work? Those that you name are exactly who you should be talking to. You need to get comfortable trying to speak Spanish with them.

As far as why I am not with her in VV. Her house is very small, and she didn't want me to stay with her until was able to heal. I see her everyday video and she is in bad condition. I would have had to sleep on the floor. She spends most of the day sleeping or resting. She wants to see her when she is able to do things and not to see her lying in bed.

Here is what I wrote (paragraph below). You would not be staying with her in her Villa Verde house. I stand by what I said. This is exactly the time to be with her. If her family would be ok with it.

"If she is recuperating at home in Villa Verde, why are you not with her? Apparently she is not working. You could be with her all the time and be making decisions about the future. You say you want to be in DR to live this fine new life. It can be done. You have all the information you need to move ahead. You would not be staying with her in Villa Verde, it would be somewhere else."

I actually wish you well. It would help if you were able to think a little more strategically, in my opinion.

I owe you an apology. You are correct that you did write in the referenced thread #14. that it was a good middle class neighborhood.
But I believe that someone else said no, that he knew about a shooting that had recently taken place there. And that made me turn a blind eye,
My GF did mention this to me and I deflected because of the shooting comment.

I wanted to stay at my friends house and come take care of her in VV.. I would have stayed in the day and left at night.
She said is was no safe for me. She has mentioned this before.. It is a very sketchy barrio. I have a friend who visited her there once to drop off a care package.

I think more importantly, was that she didn't want to meet me for the "first time" while she was laid up on her back and in pain.
Believe me I tried.. I also wanted to visit at the hospital and she said the same thing. She wants to see me when she was able to feel well.
Since our time is limited, she would rather spend it being able to be active and on her feet. I hope you can understand that.
She didn't want to spend our time together with me watching her in pain. Even though I had no problem with that at all.

She is 6 days out of surgery and sadly in no condition to make plans.. She does not know how long she will be recuperating for.
Still barely eats. Breaks my heart because she is a good woman who has had a miserable life and then this health situation hit.
You can read between the lines that I really care for her.

I will go back and reread in detail that thread.

Thank you again.
Ken

 

[kenshireen]

I think it is apartments with a gate near the street? I don't know of any gated community in the typical sense in Villa Hermosa either.

they are houses. not apartmentos

 

[keepcoming]

Ken, let's not go back and forth ok.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

I do find it very strange that your "girlfriend" can't/will not assist in any arrangements for you. That is very unusual as most Dominicans are very much able and willing to help/assist/give suggestions on where to stay, taxi

A gated community in Villa Hermosa ?? there are none.. it is like saying there is a gated community in Villa Francisca in the capital.

another Tale By the great Ken

 

[MariaRubia]

I owe you an apology. You are correct that you did write in the referenced thread #14. that it was a good middle class neighborhood.
But I believe that someone else said no, that he knew about a shooting that had recently taken place there. And that made me turn a blind eye,
My GF did mention this to me and I deflected because of the shooting comment.

I wanted to stay at my friends house and come take care of her in VV.. I would have stayed in the day and left at night.
She said is was no safe for me. She has mentioned this before.. It is a very sketchy barrio. I have a friend who visited her there once to drop off a care package.

I think more importantly, was that she didn't want to meet me for the "first time" while she was laid up on her back and in pain.
Believe me I tried.. I also wanted to visit at the hospital and she said the same thing. She wants to see me when she was able to feel well.
Since our time is limited, she would rather spend it being able to be active and on her feet. I hope you can understand that.
She didn't want to spend our time together with me watching her in pain. Even though I had no problem with that at all.

She is 6 days out of surgery and sadly in no condition to make plans.. She does not know how long she will be recuperating for.
Still barely eats. Breaks my heart because she is a good woman who has had a miserable life and then this health situation hit.
You can read between the lines that I really care for her.

I will go back and reread in detail that thread.

Thank you again.
Ken

Gosh I hadn't realized that he had never met this woman. Surely the simple answer is to book a nice room in Casa de Campo. Completely safe and close to La Romana. Yes it's expensive but worth shelling out for. Stay for a few days meet her and see if there is a connection. If there is then meet some real estate people and look at rentals in La Romana. Sorted. No need for any more questions on here.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Gosh I hadn't realized that he had never met this woman. Surely the simple answer is to book a nice room in Casa de Campo. Completely safe and close to La Romana. Yes it's expensive but worth shelling out for. Stay for a few days meet her and see if there is a connection. If there is then meet some real estate people and look at rentals in La Romana. Sorted. No need for any more questions on here.

Maria, there are many members attempting to help you folks see the truth. On top of that I have no idea how Ken is allowed to continue to post this crap

 

[SKY]

Gosh I hadn't realized that he had never met this woman. Surely the simple answer is to book a nice room in Casa de Campo. Completely safe and close to La Romana. Yes it's expensive but worth shelling out for. Stay for a few days meet her and see if there is a connection. If there is then meet some real estate people and look at rentals in La Romana. Sorted. No need for any more questions on here.

You must be in a coma. He stated he met her where she worked in Cap Cana,,,,,,,Stop wasting your time with this Sock. You do have a lot to contribute here, just NOT in this thread..........

 

[AlterEgo]

Maria, there are many members attempting to help you folks see the truth. On top of that I have no idea how Ken is allowed to continue to post this crap

You must be in a coma. He stated he met her where she worked in Cap Cana,,,,,,,Stop wasting your time with this Sock. You do have a lot to contribute here, just NOT in this thread..........

Guys, if Ken’s threads bother you, don’t read them or put him on ignore.

 

[carlos]

Ken,

You have been given a ton of advice here. Now it’s your move to decide what you want to do with it.

Good luck.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

Ken is a AI plant to test us.

 

[johne]

Guys, if Ken’s threads bother you, don’t read them or put him on ignore.

OK AE but do you promise when you finish reading the book you will send us an alert so that we can read the last chapter?

 

[Lucas61]

@OP: NEVER take your smartphone out on the street even during the day. Use only in a business or in an upscale restaurant. Buy a cheap "burner" from Viva, range RD$ 800-1200 and use that for phone calls. You can use such a cheap phone on the street anywhere. Everyone knows it has no value and you will be safe with it.

 

[MariaRubia]

You must be in a coma. He stated he met her where she worked in Cap Cana,,,,,,,Stop wasting your time with this Sock. You do have a lot to contribute here, just NOT in this thread..........

He said "I think more importantly, was that she didn't want to meet me for the "first time" while she was laid up on her back and in pain". So I took it from that that they hadn't met.

 

[AlterEgo]

He said "I think more importantly, was that she didn't want to meet me for the "first time" while she was laid up on her back and in pain". So I took it from that that they hadn't met.

Maybe he meant biblically. 🤫

 

[SKY]

Maybe he meant biblically. 🤫

I think she is a "Senorita" waiting for her first love..............

 

[MariaRubia]

Maybe he meant biblically. 🤫

Ah ok now I see. She evidently doesn't want to do that lying on her back though.