Monday, November 06, 2006

Sunday, November 5

Road Trip to Cofresi

The highlight of the day was a road trip that Billy, Ed, Ed's significant other Helena and myself took to Cofresi. Like Costambar (though it looked significantly more upscale), Cofresi is an expatriate enclave, tourist area located just west of Puerto Plata. Bill and Ed wanted to spend the afternoon at a very nice restaurant called Teddy's. Above is a picture of a boulevard in Puerto Plata leading down to the Malecon.

A picture of the boulevard running along the Malecon in POP.

The sea was so beautiful as we drove along the Malecon. I think the white, puffy clouds make gazing out to the sea just breathtaking. It sure doesn't look like Missouri in November.

Another picture of the sea along the malecon.

Mt. Isabel looming over Puerto Plata. At this point in the drive we were talking about, one day soon, taking the scenic cable car ride up to the summit of Mt. Isabela. I want to do that though I will admit I am scared to death of heights. I will do it though for the experience and the pictures.

The entrance to Cofresi.

Ed and Helena outside Teddy's. Ed is smitten with her and she is a wonderful gal from Navarette. It is always a pleasure when she goes around with us. It is difficult to find a "real girl/companion" when you live in Sosua so we are all very happy for Ed.

A view from our picnic table on the beach at Teddy's. This was my first time there and I have nothing but good things to say. I had the grouper sandwich and something called Dump Truck Potatoes. A very creative dish. The potatoes are quartered and deep friend with some kind of excellent batter. It is then served at the table in the back of a big, toy dump truck. Evidently Teddy is a famous Canadian TV chef. His menu is creative and extensive. It is somewhat expensive, but absolutely worth it for the experience.

We have an expression back in Missouri called, "full as a tick." That is how we all felt after feasting on our meals. We moved a few feet to the chairs and spent the next two or three hours laughing, talking and gazing out at the sea.

A portion of the vista from our seats.


Dusk and almost time to start back to Sosua. What a great afternoon with friends it was. I am always up for a road trip and will look forward to the next one.

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