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06-16-2008, 02:28 PM
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matilda's trip to the North!
So at last I made it to the famous Sosua! Took the new road from the airport to Nagua which was fabulous. God knows why they have made it only two lane. It is very nearly finished and a nice journey through palm tree forests and Los Haitises. It takes 2 hours from Juan Dolio to Nagua, and then another 2 to Sosua. Cutting the journey time dramatically. There was very little traffic onthe way up but it was busy on Sunday late afternoon with people heading back to the capital.
Spent the night at Las Canas which was lovely and many thanks to Judy who was a fantastic hostess. Then a trip into Sosua itself. I had never seen so many people and so many ex pats. In Juan Dolio you can count the number of ex-pats on two hands and usually the main street is empty. We have a few italian restaurants and two bars which are aslo normally empty.
There it was heaving. Music, people, food. Unbelievable!!! Met the infamous Rocky who is a sweetheart and his ribs were to die for.
Also met several more DR1ers which was great to put faces and bodies to the names!!!
A good nights sleep and then off to Whirleybird's for lunch. Beautiful finca, Archie was adorable, lovely grub and then off home with the Force in me in the back with the dead sheep (lamb chops for tea tonight - yippee!)
So main differences I thought was the sheer number of ex pats, much fewer here, much more lively in Sosua than Juan Dolio, far more nice things to eat, land is much cheaper, cooler at night there than here.
So if you want to get fat and have fun then Sosua is for you. If you want to stay thin and spend your holiday reading a book then come to Juan Dolio!!!
Many thanks to all, I had a fab time and with that new road, I will be back!!!!
Matilda
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06-16-2008, 04:12 PM
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Matilda,
Meeting you after all this time knowing you on the net, was well worth the wait.
You far exceeded my expectations, and I had high expectations.
Your man is a peach of a guy and one heck of a carver too.
Many thanks for the gifts.
Hope to see y'all soon.
Marco.
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06-16-2008, 05:01 PM
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Quote:
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and one heck of a carver too.
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Wood? Sculptures? Roast joints of meat? Enquiring minds........... 
Glad you had a good trip, Matilda. 
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06-16-2008, 05:15 PM
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I "get it" now he carved the wooden figures not the lamb and pig - sorry I wasnt able to meet you but I dont actually exist , Im a computer virus
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06-16-2008, 06:16 PM
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Marco Infamous??
"! Met the infamous Rocky who is a sweetheart and his ribs were to die for.
infamous
Main Entry: in·fa·mous
Pronunciation: \'in-f?-m?s\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin infamis, from in- + fama fame
Date: 14th century
1 : having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
2 : causing or bringing infamy : disgraceful
3 : convicted of an offense bringing infamy
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06-16-2008, 06:21 PM
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06-16-2008, 06:50 PM
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Quote:
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Wood? Sculptures? Roast joints of meat? Enquiring minds...........
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Beautiful wooden (Caoba) sculptures.
The man has talent, big time.
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06-16-2008, 07:32 PM
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sculptures...
Hi Matilda...enjoyed reading your trip report and that you had a great time....
Do you have pics of the sculptures?
Would love to see some of them...
thanks in advance for sharing
lili
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06-16-2008, 07:59 PM
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No pics but if anyone wants them I will do pics. We have storks, flamingos, dolphins (big and small), elephants. dogs heads (big and small), cockerels, (big and small). He is about to try doing turtles as The Force in me wants a turtle, and horses heads and eagles. These are all in mahogany. And in painted pine we have flamingos, parrots, storks and ducks!!! The painted ones were done for a gift shop which never opened and the mahogany becasuse he loves doing it in his spare time. If anyone is interested I will post photos. We haven't ever sold any, just give them away to special friends!!!!!
matilda
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06-16-2008, 11:37 PM
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What's he like on faces? I sense a whole new career progression....... politicos carved heads and shoulders. Or maybe caricatures of opposition notables?  all marketed under 'if you want to get ahead get a Mr. Matilda bust...........' |
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