Sosua Synopsis update March 2014
Gentleman I just completed a trip that included excursions to Sosua/Santiago/Monti-Cristi. The original plan was to spend 2 days in Sosua, 4 days in Santiago then end my trip with another 2 days in Sosua. There was an impromptu opportunity to go to Monti-Cristi while I was in Santiago and when I returned I decided to cut the Santiago trip short and return to Sosua. This synopsis will cut to the meat of my experience in Sosua for those who are not interested in reading the entire Santiago trip report. This report is a companion to the Santiago and Monti Cristi synopsis report.
Below I have listed my notes for your review.
Victorian House
On the first leg of my Sosua trip I stayed at the Victorian House for the second time. The Victorian House is the old Sosua Bay Hotel and it is absolutely beautiful. The view of the bay is OUTSTANDING! During the day you can see the boats floating on the crystal blue water and after dark the lights that surround the beach reflect the deep blue water that flows seamlessly into the midnight sky. I have an hotel room with a balcony view of the Sosua Bay and a king size bed with good WIFI signal and a spacious room with a refrigerator and safe. The bottom line is this is the spot! This is an excellent place to chill bring different chicas or wife up as it provides the ambiance that should impress any chica.
I was supposed to stay in the older units with the breakfast special but since there was not enough people over there they gave me a regular room, the view of Sosua Bay of course is spectacular.
It should be noted that if I had a choice between the Victorian House and Casa Cayena the Victorian House would win hands down. The grounds are more beautiful, the staff is more friendly and of course the view of the Sosua Bay is fantastic.
Casa Cayena
On the second leg of my Sosua trip I stayed at Casa Cayena for the first time. I arrived a day early at Casa Cayena since I cut the Santiago leg of my trip short so I had to stay in an unprepared room. I changed rooms the next day and found it very spacious with a large bed with a very hard mattress. The furniture and television are all old but the room had a homey feel to it. The air-conditioner and hot water worked well. The room has a balcony that faces the pool and breakfast is included in the price of the room.
The closet space is more than sufficient and there is a room safe. In my opnion the staff was professional but not particularly friendly.
D Latins
Since D Latins is the primary PFP spot in Sosua it draws all types. There was a couple of fights during my stay and I watched security have to put the slap down on someone.
There were some brothers doing their step in the middle of D Latins on one evening while I was there. I don't know if they were Alpha's Q's or Kappa's but they decided to take over the dance floor.
The music was loud as usual and the crowds at times put you on edge should there be any type of emergency.
La Comida Sosua
Breakfast
Casa Cayena breakfast was free with the room. I had eggs bacon and homefires one day and eggs sausage and pancakes the other days. The restaurant is pool side and has a nice relaxing feel. American television is available in English while you eat.
Lunch
Casa Cayena lunch has a varied menu. I had pork ribs and salad sorry Wilfred your ribs have nothing on Rockies ribs which fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. I paid 350DOP.
Dinner
I had dinner on Wednesday night at Sinatra's which is the restaurant at the former PJ's spot. There was live entertainment and meals were 2 for 1 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-9pm. The 2 for 1 would make a great date night. I had chicken kabobs' which were decent. for 300DOP.
The interview process
I am a strong proponent of the interview especially with freelancers. The interview gives you an opportunity to practice your Spanish in a safe environment because your target is trying to get paid they will do everything possible to understand and attempt to entertain you.
The primary objective should be to see if you can establish a connection and secondary to discuss the terms of service. I recognize this is PFP but at the end of the day these chicas are women with personalities and feelings that will be exposed if you know how to press the right buttons. If you understand the culture and the language it will give you a good read on the individual chica.
It is important to note that just as in regular relationships we initially meet the person's representative character is rarely revealed in the first meeting of someone but you have to crawl before you walk. In all honesty we all have a little Jekyl and Hyde in us so we shouldn't be surprised when we see the same if not more diverse behavior when we are in PFP situations.
Examples of interview results:
- A chica advised she was sick and when I told her she shouldn't be working if she was sick she changed her story and said she was ok. I tested her and offered her 1500DOP she said that was "poco dinero" after which I walked away. I thought the nerve of the woman to want more than 2000DOP and she is sick possibly passing whatever she had on to someone else. Had I not interviewed her I might be the one who would sick at the cost of 2000DOP.
- Another chica and were attracted to one another and when I suggested we talk for the purpose of the interview she said we should talk in my hotel room. My radar went off "Warning Warning" she was going to be a rush and go maybe a "Dame tu leche" chica because she didn't want to take 15 minutes to talk to a man who was going to put his penis inside her. Needless to say I walked away and didn't miss a beat.
Interview venues
You can conduct your interviews anywhere you feel comfortable. I spend most of my time in Sosua on the west end of Pedro Clisante which includes Rumbas and D Latins. If you make your pulls from D Latins I have the following recommendations for interview venues:
- D Latin's music is very loud and the hip hop music can be a distraction however, you can go in the back area that is an enclosed balcony and the music is not as loud as well as it is a lot cooler there when the venue is very crowded. It is darker in this area of the club and it gives the pseudo romantic vibe.
- The Spot has an excellent ambiance however the D J plays the music absolutely too loud. I asked him to turn it down which he did and 10 minutes later he turned it up again. Other than the music the venue is excellent for interviews.
- Winners Circle is more of a simple venue not as elegant as The Spot but within walking distance of D Latins but just like The Spot the music is absolutely too loud.
- The downstairs bar of Classicos is Merengue which has a mellow vibe with music that is not played very loud. You can sit at the bar or at the tables that surround the bar. In addition you can order light food to make it a date like experience if you so desire.
- The Mamajuana Cafe is a little further walk but it can be quite rewarding. The ambiance is laid back with bachata, salsa and merengue music playing in the background along with the island atmosphere with the grass hut and sand. The dim lighting makes for a romantic vibe and their fruit drinks with or without alcohol are excellent.
Final observations:
- When I first started coming to the Dominican Republic I would change my money at the airport upon arrival and again upon departure loosing on the exchange rate twice. The exchange rate at the airport (37DOP - 1US) is always less than Western Union (43.10DOP - 1US) Now it is comical for me to see people in the exchange line at the airport when it says "no commission" I think "yeah right no commission" they don't need to take commission based on the difference in their exchange rate. Sometimes I feel like yelling at the people in the airport exchange line but then I come to my senses.
- There is a random bag check at the airport however there is no rhyme or reason to their method. In Medellin, Colombia for example you push a button as you go through the gate at immigration and if you get a red light you get checked. At the Puerto Plata airport there is no such system so be prepared to be randomly checked.
- I read negative comments about the talent level in Sosua but as far as I am concerned there are more than enough 8's for me especially after 11pm at DLatins. What I will say some of them have mad attitude. I do not understand how they expect to get chosen with the stink face but to each her own.
- There is no fool proof system to avoiding drama with freelancers but you can minimize your drama by observing how they inter-react with others, paying attention to their behavior and interview them to see if you have any type of connection.
- I failed to negotiate with one chica and she wasn't satisfied with the 1500DOP I offered her so to keep the drama down I gave her an extra 500DOP. I accept responsibility for the confusion but some of the best sex I have had has come from chicas I did not negotiate price with and put something in their wallet in the morning without them counting it. To be safe we should always negotiate up front.
- Do not be surprised if chicas want 2500DOP or more for ST. We should endeavor to keep prices reasonable1000-2000 for ST and 2000-3000 for TLN. As always there are those chicas who want more after all we are responsible for feeding their babies. If you like D Latins I recommend you get in and get out because on this trip there was a reported fight and I saw security engage in a smack down of someone who was acting up later in the morning.
- The sexual performance varied in my chica selection but there is no way to predict how proficient a chica is before you engage her so "asi es la vida"
- Overall I enjoyed my trip and I felt it was very productive and I am one step closer to finding my favorite spot in the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic is like a woman I have been dating and considering a serious relationship with but I am going to be unfaithful to her and spend time with a woman who is arguably more beautiful and possibly have more potential. My next trip will be to Medellin next month and we will see what the Paisas have over the Dominicanas.
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