Thursday, November 30
Today is Odds N Ends Day ...
The pictures I am posting today have absolutely no correlation, one to the other. They are just an accumulation of photos that I have not posted. They were taking up space in the folder I use to keep photos I am getting ready to post. Hope you enjoy them.
I am getting reports of very severe winter weather in central Missouri. First a layer of ice and sleet and this afternoon and evening over 12 inches of snow (by some estimates) is expected. I'm really sorry I am going to miss that (yea right). As for our weather, it is a beautiful, sunny day today with temperatures in the low 80s and a wonderful breeze coming in off the ocean. What a great day it is after 3 days of tropical rain.
This is my own special palm tree that sits right next to the door to my apartment. Yesterday evening I was sitting at Hamburger Paradise, the sun was beginning to set just a bit and the softest of light was hitting the tree. I jumped up, went for my camera and took this picture.
This is Wilson's Sports Bar located on Martinez, just down the street from Bologna's.
A scene from the beach last Sunday. Or was it Sunday before last? Hard to keep track of time when you live down here.
A spirited game of dominos. Dominicans pass a lot of time playing dominos.
Another popular El Batey colmado.
Colmado Yogelis is located in Plaza Sosua, just up the street from the entrance to Villa Flor. It is about 2/3 of the way up the block, but before you get to the little strip mall where Super Super is located.
Should you need emergency medical care in Sosua, there is an Emergency Clinic located right next to Hamburger Paradise and almost directly across from my "place."
A Dominicano selling oranges on the beach.
There are not as many beautiful tropical flowers en la Republica Dominica right now as there are in the summer. But still enough to catch the eye. I love the vibrant colors of the flowers here in the Caribbean.
A popular tienda de ropas (clothes store) located in downtown Sosua across the street from Lou's Bar.
One of the many shops located around the beach area that sell tropical art.
Be careful buying these. The vendors run the prices way up. I never pay more than $500 pesos for a large painting nor $300 pesos for a small one. Others are able to buy them for even less.
If you look like a tourist they will quote you a price of several thousand pesos. The rule to remember is that his first offer to you will be totally ridiculous and you should counter with an offer that seems ridiculous to you. For instance, if he says $3000 pesos, you say $200 pesos. Be prepared to walk away, this artwork is sold everywhere and it is definitely a buyer's market. Nothing gets their attention quicker than seeing your backside walking away.
Hatiana selling dulces (sweets).
Stay Tuned!
Today is Odds N Ends Day ...
The pictures I am posting today have absolutely no correlation, one to the other. They are just an accumulation of photos that I have not posted. They were taking up space in the folder I use to keep photos I am getting ready to post. Hope you enjoy them.
I am getting reports of very severe winter weather in central Missouri. First a layer of ice and sleet and this afternoon and evening over 12 inches of snow (by some estimates) is expected. I'm really sorry I am going to miss that (yea right). As for our weather, it is a beautiful, sunny day today with temperatures in the low 80s and a wonderful breeze coming in off the ocean. What a great day it is after 3 days of tropical rain.
This is my own special palm tree that sits right next to the door to my apartment. Yesterday evening I was sitting at Hamburger Paradise, the sun was beginning to set just a bit and the softest of light was hitting the tree. I jumped up, went for my camera and took this picture.
This is Wilson's Sports Bar located on Martinez, just down the street from Bologna's.
A scene from the beach last Sunday. Or was it Sunday before last? Hard to keep track of time when you live down here.
A spirited game of dominos. Dominicans pass a lot of time playing dominos.
Another popular El Batey colmado.
Colmado Yogelis is located in Plaza Sosua, just up the street from the entrance to Villa Flor. It is about 2/3 of the way up the block, but before you get to the little strip mall where Super Super is located.
Should you need emergency medical care in Sosua, there is an Emergency Clinic located right next to Hamburger Paradise and almost directly across from my "place."
A Dominicano selling oranges on the beach.
There are not as many beautiful tropical flowers en la Republica Dominica right now as there are in the summer. But still enough to catch the eye. I love the vibrant colors of the flowers here in the Caribbean.
A popular tienda de ropas (clothes store) located in downtown Sosua across the street from Lou's Bar.
One of the many shops located around the beach area that sell tropical art. Be careful buying these. The vendors run the prices way up. I never pay more than $500 pesos for a large painting nor $300 pesos for a small one. Others are able to buy them for even less.
If you look like a tourist they will quote you a price of several thousand pesos. The rule to remember is that his first offer to you will be totally ridiculous and you should counter with an offer that seems ridiculous to you. For instance, if he says $3000 pesos, you say $200 pesos. Be prepared to walk away, this artwork is sold everywhere and it is definitely a buyer's market. Nothing gets their attention quicker than seeing your backside walking away.
Hatiana selling dulces (sweets).Stay Tuned!
posted by Miguel at 9:55 AM
1 Comments:
Looking forward to your posts about Los Charamicos; we love to hang out there whenever we get the chance.
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