Ok so I will post several parts in this one thread. No I did not get pictures but you will find the reports informative if not even funny.
Honestly I forgot to ask if I could post the photos I got and BB has a draconian pic policy.
It had been 3 years since I took a monger only trip. Most mongering had been done during business trips.
Having some Spanish really helps but my friends do not speak a word of Spanish and were fine.
I spent 180 per day, 45 on food and Chica beers and the rest on mongering. The room with 1 way airport cab was 303 for a “deluxe” room. I spoke to the guy with the Jacuzzi room and he said it took 4 hours to fill it up so unless you plan ahead don’t bother.
The flight over was hysterical, I flew continental and the seats had touch screen entertainment systems built in. So any seat with a kid behind it was vibrating for most of the trip because the kid was hammering away at a game. Seeing some hotties on the plane was good because it was a preview of things to come.
I have mongered in several different parts of the world so I was guard up and jaded when I landed. I even went as far as telling my boys ( J and 69wolf) that you should be careful not to let emotions fly and always be alert for ripoffs (good advice but I was bitter LOL). Well I was shattered by the time the trip was over. I gave sympathy ST and even fell for some very delicious pillow talk.
We are greeted at POP by a band, 2 hotties dressed as show girls for pics and seriously oppressive heat. OMG this is looking good already. When you get to customs it’s a joke. You pay for the tourist card and then the next person takes it. What is the point of that? Just govt jobs that’s all. I can’t blame them but take the money and don’t hassle me to have to walk 20 feet to give some one else the card LOL. At least you get a shot of rum or soda as you walk.
Now outside of the airport its mayhem. Do not let anyone take your bags unless it’s your driver otherwise you should pay a nice tip. Those guys work for tips only so be sure to hook them up if you let them handle your bags. I didn’t because my driver was right there so I kept a hold of my bag. If you need an adjustment time do not cross the rope into crowd of drivers until you get your bearings.
So I am greeted by a Camary that was barley operational, which just added flavor imo. I had to push down the “power” windows to get some air and the AC pushed heat. My driver was very informative (Heriberto). He made sure he asked if we needed a pharmacy and money exchange as we went thru Puerto Plata. He even knew current exchange rates. This guy pointed out where good food was and spoke fluent English.
So we get to Costambar and there is the infamous gate. What is that for? No one was stopped, not even 5 people on a moto and one had a bag in her arm. I was howling when the driver said it was for security and even he didn’t think they checked anyone. So he gingerly navigated the pot holed streets as motos flew past him… some motos even laughed at how slow he was going. He pointed out Jennys (I think that’s its name but even if not that’s what I call it) and even offered to stop. Now one thing that endeared me to him was he stopped to say hi to 2 grande culos on the way. I am sure he had a st with one of them before because he said she was very fun LOL.
Now these roads look “rustic” but the trees and sun put a spell on me. I was mesmerized by it all. What a place!!! Don’t expect American standards and you will be fine. Just think Gilligans Island with women available for the asking.
We pulled up at BB (about 3pm) and I was a little put out until I saw the sign in live technicolor. The entrance is just a nondescript white wall. But there was a dude selling coconuts at the door and I loved it. We checked in and as soon as the girls saw new meat at the desk they gathered at the couches in reception. I finally know what a woman in a mini skirt feels like in a club. OMG they were all looking at us like food to a starving person. I was all smiles and my boys were nervous. One of the girls said that 69wolf was nervous because he damn near hit the wall by the bar as he passed the women. All the grills giggled and I knew it was on.
So up 3 flights and into the rooms. We cleaned up and unpacked then hit the bar. Within 5min we were all chatting with the more aggressive women ( they met you at on the way to the bar and sat next to you without your eye contact) and my boys were in the Jacuzzi 15min after hitting the bar. I decided to chill and chat with the 2 women in front of me. I forget their names because they were very mercenary and all about getting the newbie’s. Unfortunately I succumbed to one of them. She was blonde with serious extensions and light olive skin. She had the most amazing dimples and kept biting her lips and grinding my leg. Well 20 min after J and 69wolf were in the Jacuzzi I was on my way up to the room.
Now I completely forget her name because honestly she was average but also because I am HORRIBLE with names. I had negotiated 2 pop for 1800 and that’s just what I got. Don’t get me wrong every nut is a good one but I just had to take the edge off and get the party started. We stared cowgirland She was “tired” after she “finished”, she literally said I just got off get on top. So I did the first doggie and made sure my mark was left. For number 2 the poor thing had to work hard and we went over the 2hr mark which was fine with me. I felt bad and gave her 200 for the moto.
I will stop here to avoid a super long read and pick up with Thursday night (DISCO) in a day or so. BTW I am already planning a trip for early nov/late oct.
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