nglover
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Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras by nglover
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ...
I think we are going to Samana again in a week and will use Kim this time. She's a bit more expensive, but it will be worth it. By the way, after 6 months of living in the DR, we have to go back to the USA. Thanks for all your help. I have one ... Read More
Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras by nglover
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ...
We did see whales! but not while walking. we took one of the local boats from las Galeras. Very nice person, but as a lady from Nova Scotia said, "They're cowboys." As soon as we spotted a whale, he gunned the boat in the direction of the whale and ... Read More
Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras by nglover
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ...
yes, how funny. they are staying here at the hotel we are at tonight and just told us their story. I went walking and saw several spouting in the distance but wasn't close enough to really see them, but I was very happy to know they have arrived. ... Read More
Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras by nglover
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ...
i hope to hear from you. If we could set something up on a boat for whale watching that we could afford, it would be so wonderful. Watching the humpbacks is a spiritual experience for me. my email is [Moderated] we are staying at La Hacienda for the ... Read More
Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras by nglover
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ...
thank you very much. i tried to contact el cabito and got a response that they were booked up. not sure if that meant for camping. do you know anything about Hacienda? She has tents to rent. would really like to buy one or two though. have any ideas ... Read More
Camping and Whale Watching in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras
Hi Everybody, We're about to head to the Samana Peninsula for whale watching, but we want to camp if possible. I looked for a tent to buy at Sirena in Puerto Plata but no luck. Any suggestions on where we could buy a tent in Terrenas or Samana? ... Read More
Parasites! by nglover
Is there an over the counter medicine to buy at the farmacias that will kill all the parasites like amoeba, etc. I read somewhere that Fel-6 is good. Does it need a prescription? Anybody know about it? Also, anyone out there with natural ...
yes, and more effective. i didn't have much luck with the soup/tea, though I was probably supposed to be drinking it all day for a few days. It's actually cheaper to by the meds if you don't have a garden. Pumpkin is not that cheap. Read More
Parasites! by nglover
Is there an over the counter medicine to buy at the farmacias that will kill all the parasites like amoeba, etc. I read somewhere that Fel-6 is good. Does it need a prescription? Anybody know about it? Also, anyone out there with natural ...
yes, carob powder would be difficult. i have been give a few different local home remedies, and they all seem to require the local pumpkin/squash seeds and the stringy part as well as cinnamon and garlic. One called for malagueta also. I may have ... Read More
Puerto Plata Hotels Near Malecon by nglover
any recommendations for hotels near the malecon that aren't too noisy? what about hotel Lomar? Restaurant recommendations in the area near the Malecon? Good prices preferred.
Thanks, Planner! Hot water sounds fantastic! It's been months since I've had a hot shower! We're headed up there tomorrow. Hoping we can find a rental car in Rio San Juan. Getting really tired of using the guaguas and taxi publicos, especially ... Read More
Puerto Plata Hotels Near Malecon
any recommendations for hotels near the malecon that aren't too noisy? what about hotel Lomar? Restaurant recommendations in the area near the Malecon? Good prices preferred. Read More
Sam's Bar and Grill in Puerto Plata city center
Is Sam's Bar and Grill/Hotel Castilla still open or not? We were in PUerto Plata a week ago and read about the place in the Rough Guide. I see there is still much about it on the internet, but a Dominican we ran into there said it had closed because ... Read More
passport photos in PUerto Plata?
thanks! I think that is where we ended up. We have to go back to finish the process in a week. We didn't realized when we left the office at 9 to go make copies and get pictures that the people who need to review our applications would be gone after ... Read More
passport photos in PUerto Plata?
we are going to the consulate to renew our children's passports. is there a place nearby the consulate to get new pictures? Read More
Want to buy a Guagua by nglover
Where should I go to buy a used guagua type vehicle (van)? thanks
What about leasing a car? Is renting a car long-term a good option? thanks Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
yes, please. contact info for barrel service and do let us know how it goes. Thanks to everyone for all the advice. Planner, I was thinking of your M&Ms and wondering what delicacy would I be willing to pay $5 a pound for! Could be a fun expat ... Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
i may have found it with google ...cps-dom.com? Can packages be sent to the US through them as well? thanks Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
thank you, but where is the link? Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
Is CPS caribe pack and ship? how do you use them when ordering something or having family send a package from the USA? Read More
Want to buy a Guagua by nglover
Where should I go to buy a used guagua type vehicle (van)? thanks
thanks everyone! will check out these places when we are ready. I know these places are probably the best bet for a good deal, but I bet it's super busy, noisy, and hectic. Would be nice if we could buy from an individual through a website or ... Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
is a freight forwarder the same as a courier? i noticed caribe express pack or something like that receives packages and there is a UPS in Cabrera. I've also heard there are individuals who do this as a private business. by the way bob, we ... Read More
Want to buy a Guagua
Where should I go to buy a used guagua type vehicle (van)? thanks Read More
ATMs by nglover
Is it easy to use ATMs and get cash from one's bank account in another country like the USA? And, is it easy to transfer money from an American Bank to a Dominican bank account? thanks
thanks, bob. not sure how we would swing that now. we have been in the DR in Rio San Juan for over a month now. Lori G Read More
Parasites! by nglover
Is there an over the counter medicine to buy at the farmacias that will kill all the parasites like amoeba, etc. I read somewhere that Fel-6 is good. Does it need a prescription? Anybody know about it? Also, anyone out there with natural ...
yes, i think we got it from brushing our teeth with the tap water in santiago or maybe swimming in a freshwater river at an expat place outside of puerta plata or maybe from fresh vegetables like lettuce. i have both amoeba and giardia. boo hop Read More
Parasites!
Is there an over the counter medicine to buy at the farmacias that will kill all the parasites like amoeba, etc. I read somewhere that Fel-6 is good. Does it need a prescription? Anybody know about it? Also, anyone out there with natural ... Read More
ATMs by nglover
Is it easy to use ATMs and get cash from one's bank account in another country like the USA? And, is it easy to transfer money from an American Bank to a Dominican bank account? thanks
do not have a bank there yet. we will arrive on august 27th and will travel around for 2 weeks before we go to Rio San Juan, which will be our primary residence. What banks do you recommend? thanks Read More
Recommend Optometrist in Santiago or elsewhere?
Hi, My husband needs new glasses, and we were thinking of waiting to get them when we arrive in Santiago at the end of the month. Any recommendations? Any idea of prices? Would it be better if we bought them in the USA? Also wondering if it is ... Read More
ATMs by nglover
Is it easy to use ATMs and get cash from one's bank account in another country like the USA? And, is it easy to transfer money from an American Bank to a Dominican bank account? thanks
Thank you for all the information on the ATMs. my account is with USAA. I am not charged fees in the US for withdrawals but not sure about overseas. I'm pretty sure they don't. Are there any other expats in the DR using USAA? I was wondering more ... Read More
health food for food allergies by nglover
We are moving to the DR in less than a month. My son has dairy, soy, and tree nut allergies. Are there grocery stores where I can buy things like RiceMilk, nondairy cheese, bread made without milk or soybean oil, etc . . . . I know coconuts are ...
thanks, bob. will check those stores out! Read More
ATMs
Is it easy to use ATMs and get cash from one's bank account in another country like the USA? And, is it easy to transfer money from an American Bank to a Dominican bank account? thanks Read More
Informative Radio? by nglover
Hi I am wondering if the DR has anything like NPR in the US? A station with interesting interviews, news, different varieties of music, feature stories, intellectually stimulating programs. What comes closest? Is there a need/desire for this kind ...
Thanks for all the input on radio programming. Are their any that are noncommercial? I also find it very interesting and encouraging that the conversation moved into solar power. Anybody using wind power or wave power? So you can feed energy back ... Read More
Informative Radio?
Hi I am wondering if the DR has anything like NPR in the US? A station with interesting interviews, news, different varieties of music, feature stories, intellectually stimulating programs. What comes closest? Is there a need/desire for this kind ... Read More
health food for food allergies by nglover
We are moving to the DR in less than a month. My son has dairy, soy, and tree nut allergies. Are there grocery stores where I can buy things like RiceMilk, nondairy cheese, bread made without milk or soybean oil, etc . . . . I know coconuts are ...
we will arrive in santiago and be living in Rio San Juan. I guess I will stock up in Santiago. Any stores to recommend in Santiago? thanks Read More
health food for food allergies
We are moving to the DR in less than a month. My son has dairy, soy, and tree nut allergies. Are there grocery stores where I can buy things like RiceMilk, nondairy cheese, bread made without milk or soybean oil, etc . . . . I know coconuts are ... Read More
Recommended Immunizations?
We are landing in Santiago. If all goes as planned, we'll be staying in the village of Rio de San Juan. Otherwise, we may be in the Baharona area. I do have their immunizations up to date. I know I've had Hep A and Tetanus. I'll double check ... Read More
Recommended Immunizations?
My family and I are coming to the DR to live at the end of August. We have two children: ages 5 and 7. I've looked at the USA Center for Disease Control recommended list of extra immunizations for the DR, and I am wondering if they are really ... Read More
Looking for volunteers to teach ESL by Angela EFCV
Hi everyone, I rule a small French school in Rio San Juan, in the North coast and recently, we've decided to give the school an international orientation by offering English classes throug oral activities as sports, music, arts, games etc... This ...
I looked at your site, and it seems that your school is taught entirely in French? My husband and I both have teaching experience in the US, but we do not speak French, though we would love to learn. We speak some Spanish and want to become fluent. ... Read More