Barahona, Pedernales & Independencia Videos

[Motorcycler]

On June 2006 we took some time to ride with our motorcycles to the Southwest Coast of the DR and came up with some videos based on our still photos. These videos are basically from a biker point of view but still show the sights and quite a bit of action fron the BikersPR group.

Motorcycler Videos - La Costa Sur This video takes you on a morning ride from our hotel in Barahona to Oviedo passing through on highway 44. On the way you'll see some awesome sights, playa Los Patos, Enriquillo, and a few other things.

Motorcycler Videos - Pelempito El Hoyo del Pelempito is considered to be the Grand Canyon of the Caribbean. On this day our group undertook the road to Pelempito and the short video begins at the gateway to Sierra de Bahoruco, takes you through a challenging road for heavy two wheelers and arrives at the visitor center of Pelempito with it's amazing view.

Motorcycler Videos - El Aceitillar El Aceitillar is a region in the province of Pedernales, DR where a strip mining operation worked for many years as a bauxite mine. The mines are gone but the area still carries the scar in a brick red landscape that is very impressive.

Motorcycler Videos - Pedernales Shot in the Southwestern province of the DR and the Haitian frontier this video takes you from Oviedo to Pedernales and then after a good lunch we cross over to the border with Haiti.

Motorcycler Videos - Polo Magnetico Ever went backwards on an uphill? At the Polo Magnético things seem to work backwards and it's just plain fun. In this video we ride up from Cabral to the Polo and everyone starts to monkey around with...gravity or optical illusion?

: Motorcycler Videos - Lake Enriquillo & Communities We toured around this unique lake in the Southwest part of the DR. It's shores are more than 40 meters under sea level and has many small communities around its more than 90 mile perimeter. You will also see when we crossed over into Haiti from the town of Jimaní.

Hope you enjoy them. We sure had a blast last year. This year we are returning to the area with more bikes and a lot more gear to be able to film and photograph our experiences. Definitely worth the trip!!!

[Chip00]

Hey when you guys going on another trip down here? And do you think a yamaha 115 can hang? I can cruise all day long at 120 kph.

[Motorcycler]

This year we are returning once again in June probably from the 1-12. We could probably fit you in. Not worried about the speeds just more on the coordination part.

I'll be a week in the DR during April to set up the trip with our security people and the places we'll be staying at. We definitely are not an AI crowd yet at the same time there are not many loose ends in the program.

I gather you live in the DR from your post. Maybe then we can meet and chat about it.

[DavidZ]

Can you keep me posted as well? Sounds...and looks like a blast!

[DavidZ]

BTW, how do yo get your bikes here?

[Motorcycler]

We are from Puerto Rico so the only thing we have to do is just take the cruise-ferry from Mayaguez to Santo Domingo. It works out very well...

[Motorcycler]

We'll keep everyone posted...

[caromoq]

Nice videos! In Jimani, you passed right by our home, and where we work in Mal Passo - where you crossed the border into Haiti from Jimani. I think I saw my cousin in one of the photos from down there! I didn't see any photo from Boca de Cachon, didn't have time to take a bath there? The next time, have a Presidente and tirate alli!

[leromero]

After watching many of the videos, I would like to say the following:

1) WOW
2) a mixture of pictures and video would give the clips more power.
3) Mixture of narration and background local music would enhance the experience.
4) This is just cosmetic, have a woman narrate any spoken areas. I know this sounds shallow, but I have found from experience you get more depth and emotional connection with what you are watching.
5) GPS, GPS, GPS. You should make a map with GPS coordinates of all your travels. Not only would this be a great asset to your video clips, but you could also gain some type of monetary compensation to help in future travels.
6) Document any contacts you make with people in authority. On future trips you can give them copies of pictures you took of them and make a friend for life. The value of a picture is always underestimated.
7) WOW
8) I wish I could have been taken part in your trip.
9) I would save up and purchase a cheapo motorcycle in the DR just to take part in the trip.
10) WOW

[Mirador]

Originally Posted by leromero

After watching many of the videos, I would like to say the following:

1) WOW
2) a mixture of pictures and video would give the clips more power.
3) Mixture of narration and background local music would enhance the experience.
4) This is just cosmetic, have a woman narrate any spoken areas. I know this sounds shallow, but I have found from experience you get more depth and emotional connection with what you are watching.
5) GPS, GPS, GPS. You should make a map with GPS coordinates of all your travels. Not only would this be a great asset to your video clips, but you could also gain some type of monetary compensation to help in future travels.
6) Document any contacts you make with people in authority. On future trips you can give them copies of pictures you took of them and make a friend for life. The value of a picture is always underestimated.
7) WOW
8) I wish I could have been taken part in your trip.
9) I would save up and purchase a cheapo motorcycle in the DR just to take part in the trip.
10) WOW

Leromero, you've been there, done it, and bought the T-shirt..., you have even camped on the breathless expanse of deserted beaches south of Cabo Rojo... Next time you're in town, we'll take the camera and record three mini-DV tapes from Barahona to Bahía de las Aguilas.