Camaro in Sosua Synopsis November 2014

Gentleman I have just completed my most recent excursion throughout the Dominican Republic. This trip will include separate synopsis reports on Mao & La Romana. Although I made 2 day trips to Santiago I have nothing new to report there.
The aforementioned reports will include anecdotes and my observations of the conditions and activities on the ground of each of the locations. This trip includes 5 days in Sosua, 2 days in Mao, 2 days in La Romana and closes with 3 days in Sosua.

Below I have listed my notes for your review.

Ex Pat Mode

Since I am retired and planning to live in the north coast, possibly Sosua I went into this trip with a different mentality about everything I would have to spend money on including toto. Everything looks different if you are an ex-pat as opposed to being a vacationer or week end warrior. For example if I am going to pay for toto in Sosua it will cost me wholesale not retail. Going forward I intend to spend what I would spend on a weeks’ vacation in a month thereby cutting my cost significantly.
I plan to accomplish my goals by building relationships that are mutually beneficial, for example when things are slow for a favorita I will be glad to assist at far less than her retail vacationer price. Once I hit the ground full time I will have leverage that I intend on using going forward.

Hotel Europa

I know this sounds crazy with Hotel Europa's reputation but I was considering it at a potential place to live in retirement because they advertise apartments for sale and for rent. The rooms are more like large studio apartments with a kitchenette, sitting area and king size bed. My understanding is that the rooms are different and I am looking for something more on the line of a one bedroom apartment sorta like Mary Rose or Sosua Suites.
My problem began with the German lady at the reception desk who kept giving me the run around about the rooms there size configurations and set up. She kept insisting all the rooms were the same when I know for a fact that is not true. The clean up staff does not come until late in the afternoon interrupting my siesta time. There is street noise and construction noise. My room and the other room I stayed in had a old worn out appearance. I feel like I am in the ghetto and this is not a place I would feel comfortable living.
On the bright side with the exception of the from desk staff the others are very friendly and cordial.

Garden Condos

Garden Condos was a recommendation of Balcoach who knows the manager. I was able to get $35.00 per night for a 1 bed room apartment. Unfortunately they wanted $800.00 per month for long term stays which disqualified Garden Condos as a place to stay in retirement.
Garden Condos are set on beautiful grounds with a pool and handsome landscaping. During my stay there was no cleaning because the cleaning lady only comes 1 day a week. There was air conditioning only in the bedroom, the cable worked well with American channels. I was unable to check the WI FI due to my computer not working.
The condos were nice but IMHO not worth $800.00 per month.

Pedro Clisante update November 13, 2014

There have been a few changes on Pedro Clisante since my last trip, below I have listed my observations:

• City Lights:
City Lights was dead as a door knob may last few trips and was officially closed with gates up and the whole 9 yards. This trip I found it to be lively and with great potential. It is set up as an open air bar similar to D’Latins with chairs and tables and a Big Screen TV showing the latest sports. There is a back room with a bar chairs and tables along with a dance floor and stripper pole.
Each time I went there was a very light crowd however it has the potential to bring a liltle something different to the other end of Pedro Clisante.
• Bermuda Bar
Bermuda Bar no longer has their window openings blocked just like Bar Central but seems to keep a small crowd despite being such a small venue.
• Rumbas:
Rumbas is still the late afternoon early evening gathering spot but the talent pool during the week leaves much to be desired. The talent level depends on the day of the week, for example on Mondays it sucks but on Fridays it rocks.
• The Premium Disco Bar:
The Premium Disco Bar had chairs on the sidewalk and there was very little of a crowd than my last trip and less security.
• The Spot:
The Spot is closed the doors are locked and the Flat screen TV's that were on the walls have been taken down. Everything is boarded up.
• The Winners Circle:
I saw a little crowd there each time I walked by but mostly people standing out front.
• Bar Central
Bar Central considered to be the Hatian Embassy because there are so many Hatians. Bar Central has taken a turn for the better as I witnesses much more traffic as well as the closed windows are now open giving the establishment an open air feel.
• Merengue:
Merengue is my favorite spot in the late evening because of the friendly staff and light snack they serve wings sandwiches etc. The kitchen is closed on Mondays. I also like being able to watch the chica parade up to Classicos through the glass partitions. I enjoy the staff as they always treat me like family.
• Classicos
Classicos remains the crown of Sosua monger night life. I enjoy the night club atmosphere and air-conditioning. Sosua's best comes out but just like Rumbas the talent level varies based on the day of the week. They open at 11pm and it is on and poppin by 1am.
• Mamajuana Cafe:
The Mamajuana Cafe is closed on Sundays and is still a chill spot but it has very little traffic during the week. This is another spot that is having difficulty surviving.

Rumba’s Restaurant

During this trip I spent a lot of time on the outside tables of Rumba’s Restaurant. The view reminded me of when I would eat at D Latin’s restaurant and watch the chica parade go to and from the rest room. At Rumba’s Restaurant the chicas do their stroll up and down Pedro Clisante from Rumbas to Classicos which can be a very enjoyable site while you have dinner or a light beverage.
Going forward for the rest of my stay in Sosua I would spend my evenings sitting outside eating ribs (the ribs were very tasty with the meat falling off the bone) or chicken sipping on Fanta Orange watching the chica parade up and down Pedro Clisante.
It never ceases to amaze me how some woman have a “pick me look” and others have “I hate what I do look” why would I pay 1500 plus pesos to be with a woman who can’t even smile?

Bar Central & Hotel

As many times as I have been to Sosua I have never patronized Bar Central or its hotel. Bar Centro is known as “the Haitian Embassy” because it is the gathering place for many of Sosua’a Hatian PFP chicas. When I went in I also saw that there were a few Dominicans there also.
In the rear of the bar there is an attendant that will take your money and lead you upstairs where there are about 6 rooms. The room I used reminded me of the cheap casa rooms in Medellin with the exception of the small TV that was in my room.
The hotel is going to be of great interest for me going forward especially if I choose to live in the Sosua area. I believe it will be a good testing pad in the event I meet someone on the strip who I do not wish to bring to my apartment. The 400 pesos is a small investment to test a PFP chica I do not know.

Ex Pat Pricing & Pricing in general

I spent a lot of time this trip talking to favoritas about ex-pat pricing laying the ground work for my move. Prices in Sosua continue to fluctuate between 1000-2500ST and 2000-4000TLN.
I am generally attracted to the 2000ST and 3000TLN crowd but these women are often times less likely to compromise their prices. Some would quote me prices that differed between 500-1000 pesos off their norm and some would laugh smile and not answer the question. I suspect the best prices will be had over a period of time me being on the ground and waiting them out.
In addition I am looking for a long term friends with benefits type situation with a favorite where I have unlimited access for a monthly stipend, let’s call it a sexual retainer. We will see how that develops.

I had an interesting experience

I usually sit close to the bathroom while I am at Rumbas because it is one of the best ways to view the night’s talent. I have become casually acquainted with the restroom attendant. For those of you who do not know her she is a short fat Dominican lady who reminds you of a hotel maid. Occasionally when she gives me toilet paper I will give her a 50 peso tip.
On this trip I was sitting next to her and she asked me "cuando va regresar aqui?" I said "en 3 semanas estoy buscando por un apartamento" Do you know what she asked me to bring her?....guess? WHAT what she asked me to bring her a Samsung Glaxy cell phone...yup I AINT lying...ahm lyke WTF? So I explained how if aduana catches you with the phone you have to pay taxes blah blah blah and she replies saying guys are bring phones down for the chicas and left and right and it shouldn't be a problem.
This goes to show you how corrupted Sosua is becoming when the bathroom attendant is asking for a cell phone “Houston we have a problem!”

Closing trip thoughts

• Sosua continues to be alive and well as far as an in-expensive PFP destination, however GFE is hard to come by especially on your first encounter with a chica. GFE can be had in Sosua however it is the exception to the rule.
• There are plenty of scammers present which is the risk of doing business in Sosua. All you can do is interview and flirt with the chicas before you take them to judge their temperature. There is no fool proof method to avoid this seeing Sosua chicas are like chameleons which can change colors based on their environment and what suits them.
• City Lights is back open and shows great promise, especially if you want to get away from the crowds on the west end of Pedro Clisante.

Conclusion

Personally I do not care to be in Sosua during the weekends because of the hard core chicas and the weekend warrior element that has a great potential for contention, however the weekends are when Sosua comes alive. Women come from all over the island to get paid and you can see a good cross section of what Dominican women look like if you are interested in dealing with the crowds.

I will be back in Sosua in a couple of weeks and if I observe any changes I will keep you posted.

Thanks for the uptodate report! It has been a while but I should hit the DR sometime soon.

Are the Garden condos centrally located? I assume safes in the rooms, or not?

Thanks!

PS: do not cave in and get her the Samsung! Unless she hooks you up with her hot looking daughters and nieces...hahaha....even then maybe 100 tip only may be in order...hahah.

The Garden Condos are on the same street as Sosua City Hall. As you are travelling east on Pedro Clisante from Dr Rosen I believe it's the 3rd street on your left. The is a Liquor Store at the corner. Travel straight on that street and it's on your right about a quarter mile. You can Google them also.

Sorry, I forgot Garden Condos does not have safes.