I bought a map at Alf's that had street sections for Puerto Plata, Santiago, and Santo Domingo. I called Blackbeard's resort and I was fortunate to get one of their best standard rooms because of a cancellation. I then walked to an alternative taxi stand that Fantasy had told me about. This stand is across the street from the only gas station in town. It looked dumpy, but I was able to find a ride to Costambar for 300 pesos, just over $8 US. The two regular taxi stands in town wanted $25 US for the ride. I had the driver take me to the Voramar where I grabbed my bags.
The driver wasn't familiar with Blackbeard's resort, but I had the address so he said it would be no problem. He was very friendly and talkative along the way, pointing out various landmarks and giving me a little history lesson. I was tired, so I listened but don't remember much of it. We entered Puerto Plata after about 25 minutes where we hit a little street traffic. We pulled into Costambar about 10-15 minutes after that.
Costambar is a small community on the outskirts of Puerto Plata in the opposite direction of Sosua. The entrance has a guarded post where many moto drivers hang around. We drove past the post before stopping near some pedestrians for help with directions. The converstations took place in Spanish that was too rapid for me to understand. We continued on based on the directions, but the driver didn't seem confident with what he was told. We soon stopped for additional directions, then took a few turns with the driver apparently. Fortunately, the phone came in handy. I had the number ready and called the hotel, handing the phone to the driver.
It seemed to take a while for the driver to explain where he was, but once that was established, we quickly made it to Blackbeard's, or as they call it, Hotel Barbra Negra. I included a small tip for the driver for his patience and assistance, then carried my bag inside.
I thought the surroundings were impressive. After quickly checking in at the rate of $45 US for the night (not including taxes/fees) I put my bags away and took a look around. Upon entering the gate, you are greeted by a white stone water fountain. A large building is staight ahead which houses the reception desk, a lounge, a small computer room, a pool table, and the bar. To the left is a wall with a 24 hour jacuzzi on the other side. To the right is a large shack-like structure used as a dining area. Past the bar and dining area is a large pool with a large building full of guest units beyond that.
Blackbeard's has ladies available that come during the day (and possibly some that live on-site, I didn't ask) available for dates. I saw a few when I arrived, a couple were cute but were occupied. The others I wasn't really interested in, but I thought it was a good setup for daytime options to find ladies without having to go out searching around town.
I decided to get some food so I grabbed a menu at the bar. One thing I didn't like about Blackbeard's was that the ladies working the bar didn't seem very service oriented. I gave them some time to approach, but ended up having to go after them to take my order, they seemed more interested in conversing than seeing if I needed anything. The menu was a nice varied one and was reasonably priced. They also served food late until 11pm or midnight. I just ordered a small appetizer of hot wings and a beer.
After eating I went to use the computer. A lady asked me to wait a little because she was using the public phone. That's right, the computer is connected via modem and shares the phone line. With just the one computer with free internet and the phone next to it, I figured I wouldn't get much time online while at Blackbeards.
As I left the computer and was walking back to my room, there were a couple of new ladies seated at the bar that invited me over. Both were attractive and wanted my business, inviting me to spend a Happy Hour with them. I was only moderately interested as they were only casually made up and dressed, but asked the price anyways. They wanted a whopping $125 US for either or $200 US for both. I politely declined, thinking I might not be spending time with any ladies from Blackbeard's.
Photos: Blackbeards A&B 36 37
I grabbed my street map and decided to head into town to find out where the night clubs were since I couldn't find addresses or directions during my research. I started off walking towards the Costambar entrance, sure that I knew where I was going, but ended up being picked up by a moto while I was standing around looking confused at an intersection. There weren't that many turns, but I still tried to pay careful attention to the route between the entrance and Blackbeard's for future reference. After about 10 minutes, the driver dropped me off at El Bohen and I paid him his quoted 80 peso fare. (The covered taxis charge 200 pesos for the ride into town)
I asked a gentleman standing at the entrance about the location on the map and when they would be opening. After pointing it out, he invited me to take a look around and spend time with one of the ladies living on-site if I was so inclined. I told him I had other errands to run around town, but that I could use a bathroom. He led me into the back where there was a series of doors and knocked on one of them. A lady answered and invited me in to use the bathroom in her personal room. She asked if I wanted a date with her, so I told her I didn't have time but would be back later tonight. She was attractive enough, but I wanted to get out and see the other places before it got dark.
I left El Bohen, then found another moto to take me to Cristal, then had him drop me off at Galactic Club. A very cute lady was standing outside Galactic Club. She ran over and grabbed me when she saw me looking at her. She didn't seem to seriously think she'd talk me into using one of the short rooms with her, but she was happy and excited when I accepted, giving a high five to her friend. Gisele quoted me 1000 pesos for her time plus 500 pesos for the short-time room rental.
The club was closed but the gentlemen led us into the building to access the short time rooms. I had to pay the money directly to him upfront, he asked for 2000 pesos. I told him that she only said 1500 pesos total. He confirmed the figure with her, acting surprised that she only asked for 1000 pesos for herself. After paying, Gisele grabbed a condom from behind the bar, and we followed the man to a doorway on the right side of the room. Past the door was a small rickety stairway that led to a hall full of small rooms. Gisele then led me to a room and quickly closed the door where I saw her friend from outside was waiting. They gave me a hush signal, implying that I could have the both of them for the quoted price. Unfortunately, the friend was older, unattractive, and missing teeth on top of that, so I declined.
Photo: Gisele 38
Gisele soon pushed me back onto the bed where she proceeded with a very fine BBBJ. She had removed most of her clothes, but had left her top on. After the BBBJ, she climbed on top of me and rode for a while. I managed to get her left breast out, but for some reason she was hiding her right one. After several positions and about half an hour later, we finally finished up. She didn't have any paper or towels in the room, so she sent naked across the hall to the bathroom. I left the door open while cleaning up, and saw her friend enter and they closed the door. I finished really quickly and returned to the room, not wanting to leave my wallet unattended with the two ladies behind closed doors. The friend left again while I got dressed. My pants appeared untouched and were under my other clothes.
After I got dressed, I was led the other way down the hall to another rickety staircase leading down on the outside of the building. I walked around the area trying to get my bearings on the map, but the street I was on didn't seem to be listed and several people that I asked for help couldn't point out where I was either. I think I got the correct location based on crosstreets, but I am not entirely certain.
I found a moto to take me back to Costambar, but supposedly he wasn't allowed to enter and ended up dropping me off at the front entrance. I decided to walk the rest, relatively certain I knew the way back to Blackbeards. I passed a supermarket where they had computers on the inside with high speed connections. I asked and was told they closed at 9pm. I continued on and was surprised to find myself lost again after walking a fair distance. I found my way back to a taxi stand for directions. They seemed simply enough, but still I got lost on the small, dark, windy roads. Eventually a moto came by and offered a ride, so I just gave up and hopped on. It was a good thing I did, because I hadn't followed the directions correctly due to translation issues and had been walking in the wrong direction.
I went upstairs and rested for a while before returning back downstairs to eat, ordering the "Captain Hook" grilled steak and onions. A fair looking dark lady approached, so I bought her a beer. I declined her offer to spend time with her, telling her that I was going out to town later. She said I could find her at El Bohen if I was interested. After eating, I checked the computer but it was occupied. There were several cute ladies around, but the best ones were busy, so I ended up talking with the second tier and playing with a couple of cats that were wandering the premises.
Photos: Blackbeards C&D 39 40 41
About 10:30pm I found a moto outside of Blackbeards and asked him for a ride into town. I had to wait shortly while another moto came to pick up a female staff member that was also going into town. The four of us then headed out of Costambar while I again tried to pay careful attention to the route.
This moto ride was a scary experience. The driver was in some kind of mood and was playing games with the other driver, speeding up and slowing down around him. At one point, he "tagged" the female passenger on the other bike, and he brought his front wheel to the other driver's rear wheel a number of times. I wasn't too happy about the dangerous driving on dark third country roads and was wondering if I we were going to make it to our destination OK. I was hesitant to tell him to chill out, believing that he was perhaps intentionally trying to scare me and might get even worse if I admitted that he was succeeding. I was somewhat relieved when we turned down the road to El Bohen while the other driver continued on, but then my driver sped up to at least 60-70mph on what would probably be a 30 limit business street in the US. I ended up playing it cool the whole time, but I probably should have got his name and mentioned it to John, the owner of Blackbeards. That was definitely one of the scarier experiences I've had in recent history.
I entered the gate to El Bohen then up the flight of stairs leading to the entrance. The ladies were dressed up nicely in long dresses and scattered througout the place, probably a little less than half with customers. I saw the lady whose bathroom I used, the two that wanted the Happy Hour, and the one I saw at dinner. They all seemed to think that I had come there to visit them specifically, so it was a little uncomfortable when they all approached and looked confused about who I had come to see. I said hi to all and excused myself to walk around the place.
You face the small bar right upon entering after passing security. The rest of the room is shaped like an "L", with the long stem extended to your left where there is a small dancefloor at the base. The short stem branches off to the left after that. The place is relatively large with plenty of seating. The lighting is dim, so you can't make out faces too well unless you are somewhat close.
I had heard El Bohen was supposed to be more upscale with prices to match. The dresses reflected this, but I wasn't impressed with the selection of ladies relative to what I'm sure was higher pricing. After a few beers and walking around to see all the faces and bodies, I ended up leaving to check out Cristal.
A caught a cab outside to Cristal. Jonny the driver offered to wait for me, and against my better judgement, I didn't say no. I walked into the cave tunnel-like entrane into a small room where two ladies greeted me. One looked very nice at first glance. I continued past them into a large room.
Upon entering the club from the lobby, you face a grand stage with large poles and a staircase/bridge kind of structure that looks like it would be used in some kind of Broadway production. The area around the stage is down a few steps lower than the pathway around the outside. The restrooms are along the wall to the left and behind you, while the bar takes up the left side of the room. To the right and behind is the path that leads to some short time rooms, I believe. The back right corner of the room has some screens which I believe are used for private lapdances.
There were some nice ladies here, but like El Bohen, none of them really stood out and the best ones were occupied. I spoke briefly to lady I saw in the lobby, but she was a lot older than I had thought when I saw her close up. She had a great body, but didn't seem too friendly. I forget her name, but she mentioned that she had lived in Los Angeles for 13 years.
One attractive lady that approached offered me a lap dance in the corner for 1000 pesos. She seemed offended when I balked at that price, so that converstaion ended quickly. I spoke with several others and gathered the going rate at both El Bohen and Cristal seemed to be about $120 including the ladies time and the exit fee. I'm sure this is negotiable, but I didn't really try.
It started getting late and I didn't see anyone I really wanted to take for $120, but I didn't want to spend the night alone either. Fortunately, an attractive dancer named Diana showed up. She was a step above most of the other ladies overall in terms of looks and how she carried herself in the bar. I was a bit foolish in not approaching her right away, but I was fortunately when she blew off several other gentlemen, seeming to sense my own interest in her. She had to dance shortly, but she was friendly and said she'd come talk to me as soon as she danced. I watched part of her show, but mostly walked around to make sure there was no one else I was interested in. After her set, she came by my side and I bought her a drink.
With few other alternatives and knowing other gentelemen were interested, I ended up accepting Diana's asking price of $100 to return with me to the hotel. I paid 1050 to the bar for the exit fee, and waited while she got her things together. While I was waiting, I saw her in the lobby in what appeared to be an argument with another gentleman, but she eventually came back and was ready to go.
The ride to the hotel was interesting with Diana emphasizing that other guys wanted to be with her but she chose me. The signals she gave during the ride were mixed. On the plus side, she was very playful, pulling out her breasts, spreading her legs, and guiding my hand to play with her on the way. On the negative side, she spent a lot of time on the phone, at one point telling someone that she had just left to eat and would be back in several hours. She also brought up the idea that I should pay her now which was a really bad sign, but I just ignored it.
We were nearly back to the hotel when Diana suddenly realized that she had left her passport and ID at the club. I thought this was very strange, as I wondered why they wouldn't be kept in her purse, but I suppose the club might make the ladies surrender them while they are working so they can't just run off. The cab driver also seemed suspicious, and asked me if I wanted to return to get her stuff. His tone suggested that he didn't believe her, but I couldn't really say no and expect a good time. When we got back to the club, the driver got out of the car to make sure she went inside and didn't leave with anyone else. I sat there wondering if I made a good decision with Diana. Jonny went inside after waiting a while, but he returned and she came out shortly after that.
The second ride back consisted of more playing, but she didn't seem inclined to kiss during the ride, giving me only small pecks.
After we were let out, Diana asked the driver for his number and mentioned that she would need a ride to Santo Domingo the next day. The driver wanted 800 pesos which was high, probably taking on a charge for waiting. The standard was 200 pesos for a one-way ride, so it was only about 200 more than what nearly three one way rides, so I just paid it and we walked in. Diana seemed excited when I pointed out the jacuzzi when we entered and mentioned going in later.
Diana started undressing when I pulled out my camera. She was also open to some nude dancing on film. She then wanted her money up front which I went ahead and paid. We both showered up and soon found ourselves naked on the bed. Diana was a very enthusiastic performer with lots of DFK, BBBJ, and DATY. I was also surprised to find she was very tight, I even initially had problems entering her until I grabbed some lubricant.
Photos: Diana 42 43 44 45 46
After a couple hours of passionate lovemaking, Diana mentioned that she had to leave for Santo Domingo early in the morning. She suggested that she would stay if I wanted her to as long as I woke her up, but also seemed to know that I would let her go because I was accomodating, even though we had agreed to all night. I didn't really mind, I felt I got my money's worth and knew I'd sleep better alone. I also didn't want to have to get her out of the bed and room early in the morning, preferring to sleep in.
I reviewed some of the video after she left, thinking that I wasn't really impressed with the scene in Puerto Plata, but at least I got some good footage. I watched some of the movie Firestarter on TV and fell asleep after that.
Vladimir
Links:
Blackbeard's Resort Hotel
Cristal
El Bohen
Galactic Club
Puerto Plata Map
Sosua Map