Saturday, February 10 (sabado, 10 de febrero)
Las Aguilas de Cibaenas...Series del Caribe Campeones
Though they lost their final game to las Gigantes de Carolina of Puerto Rico by a score of 1-0, las Aguilas were crowned Caribbean Champions Wednesday evening.
Las Aguilas finished the series with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Las Gigantes de Carolina (Puerto Rico) were second at 4-2. Los Tigres de Aragua (Venezuela) were third at 2-4. Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo (Mexico) finished in last place with a record of 1-5.
It is ironic that las Aguilas breezed through the CWS with the heart of their team not participating. I wonder what the scores would have been had Melky Cabrera, Willy Mo Pena, Alexis Gomez, Edwin Encarnacion and Mendy Lopez played.
I feel kind of lost as there is no baseball to follow until the first of April when my St. Louis Cardinals open their season at home against the Mets and begin defending their World Series title. It will be interesting over the next month to follow the Cardinals in spring training to see how the team comes together.
Favorites...Best Sports Bar in Sosua
I would choose Eddie's Sports Bar hands down. Eddie's is well run and thoroughly established here in Sosua. There are televisions of various sizes all over the bar and more importantly, Eddie is very adaptable to his wide assortment of clients.
I remember walking in the bar last summer wanting to watch the Cardinals game. I asked Eddie if he could find it for me. It happened to be on a night when there was a very important soccer game being played. The bar was full of Europeans in a party mood, watching the match. Eddie took the time to find the Cardinal game on the satellite and put it on a small television off in the corner for me. I was able to sit quietly by myself and watch the game.
Tip of the Day...Always keep a pocket full of small peso bills.
Change is often hard to come by here in Sosua. In addition, having the correct change is advisable when traveling by motoconcho, gua gua or taxi. It will prevent you from being pressured into paying more than what you owe because the driver claims he has no change, is in a huge hurry and...well you get the idea.
As an example, imagine you bill is $70 pesos at a restaurant or bar. You have the correct change. Use a $500 peso bill to pay the tab so that you keep plenty of 10s, 20s, 50s, and 100s in your pocket. It is just a good idea here not to pay for anything on the street, to someone you have never dealt with before, with a big bill.
Places
This little outside restaurant is located on Pedro Clisante, just down the street toward Colmado Zoilo from Club Residencia.
You can buy one-half barbecued chicken for $100 pesos. The chicken comes with sauce and onions. For that price you also get more yucca than you can probably eat. That is, if you like yucca. I always pass on the yucca.
The restaurant has a pleasant outdoor area to eat or you can order the food para llavar (to go).
The new Tropical Bar located where the former Hali Gali Bar was.
Always one of the best restaurants in Sosua, La Roca is located close to the entrance to the beach. Ask for the resident's menu, it is a lot cheaper.
Morua Mai Restaurant across the street from La Roca.
The best place for fresh pastries and fresh bread is the German Bakery. It is located on the side street between Pedro Clisante and the main highway, just up the street from Colmado Zoilo.
The entrance to Villa Flor Condominiums in Plaza Sosua.
Leo's Barber Shop located in Plaza Sosua. That is Leo sitting in the chair. I get my hair cut there for $150 pesos. I think the actual cost is $100 pesos, but I always give him a tip.
Ahhhh yes...the infamous Western Office across the street from Super Playera. This place is usually full of chicas who have convinced no telling how many gringos, that they are destitute, hungry, their grandmother needs an operation, their daughter has this or that, and most of all that they are being faithful while said gringo is away from them. These girls are either very good or the gringos are awfully stupid because many of them spend half their time in this office. Come on guys!
Spanish For The Day...5 More A Words
absolutamente...absolutely
abuela...grandmother
aburrido...bored (remember to trill the double r)
aca...here (ven aca...come here)
aceite...oil
49 more days until I head back to the states for 3 months. I won't be happy to leave.
Las Aguilas de Cibaenas...Series del Caribe Campeones
Though they lost their final game to las Gigantes de Carolina of Puerto Rico by a score of 1-0, las Aguilas were crowned Caribbean Champions Wednesday evening.Las Aguilas finished the series with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Las Gigantes de Carolina (Puerto Rico) were second at 4-2. Los Tigres de Aragua (Venezuela) were third at 2-4. Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo (Mexico) finished in last place with a record of 1-5.
It is ironic that las Aguilas breezed through the CWS with the heart of their team not participating. I wonder what the scores would have been had Melky Cabrera, Willy Mo Pena, Alexis Gomez, Edwin Encarnacion and Mendy Lopez played.
I feel kind of lost as there is no baseball to follow until the first of April when my St. Louis Cardinals open their season at home against the Mets and begin defending their World Series title. It will be interesting over the next month to follow the Cardinals in spring training to see how the team comes together.
Favorites...Best Sports Bar in Sosua
I would choose Eddie's Sports Bar hands down. Eddie's is well run and thoroughly established here in Sosua. There are televisions of various sizes all over the bar and more importantly, Eddie is very adaptable to his wide assortment of clients.
I remember walking in the bar last summer wanting to watch the Cardinals game. I asked Eddie if he could find it for me. It happened to be on a night when there was a very important soccer game being played. The bar was full of Europeans in a party mood, watching the match. Eddie took the time to find the Cardinal game on the satellite and put it on a small television off in the corner for me. I was able to sit quietly by myself and watch the game.
Tip of the Day...Always keep a pocket full of small peso bills.
Change is often hard to come by here in Sosua. In addition, having the correct change is advisable when traveling by motoconcho, gua gua or taxi. It will prevent you from being pressured into paying more than what you owe because the driver claims he has no change, is in a huge hurry and...well you get the idea.
As an example, imagine you bill is $70 pesos at a restaurant or bar. You have the correct change. Use a $500 peso bill to pay the tab so that you keep plenty of 10s, 20s, 50s, and 100s in your pocket. It is just a good idea here not to pay for anything on the street, to someone you have never dealt with before, with a big bill.
Places
This little outside restaurant is located on Pedro Clisante, just down the street toward Colmado Zoilo from Club Residencia.
You can buy one-half barbecued chicken for $100 pesos. The chicken comes with sauce and onions. For that price you also get more yucca than you can probably eat. That is, if you like yucca. I always pass on the yucca.The restaurant has a pleasant outdoor area to eat or you can order the food para llavar (to go).
The new Tropical Bar located where the former Hali Gali Bar was.
Always one of the best restaurants in Sosua, La Roca is located close to the entrance to the beach. Ask for the resident's menu, it is a lot cheaper.
Morua Mai Restaurant across the street from La Roca.
The best place for fresh pastries and fresh bread is the German Bakery. It is located on the side street between Pedro Clisante and the main highway, just up the street from Colmado Zoilo.
The entrance to Villa Flor Condominiums in Plaza Sosua.
Leo's Barber Shop located in Plaza Sosua. That is Leo sitting in the chair. I get my hair cut there for $150 pesos. I think the actual cost is $100 pesos, but I always give him a tip.
Ahhhh yes...the infamous Western Office across the street from Super Playera. This place is usually full of chicas who have convinced no telling how many gringos, that they are destitute, hungry, their grandmother needs an operation, their daughter has this or that, and most of all that they are being faithful while said gringo is away from them. These girls are either very good or the gringos are awfully stupid because many of them spend half their time in this office. Come on guys!Spanish For The Day...5 More A Words
absolutamente...absolutely
abuela...grandmother
aburrido...bored (remember to trill the double r)
aca...here (ven aca...come here)
aceite...oil
49 more days until I head back to the states for 3 months. I won't be happy to leave.
posted by Miguel at 7:15 AM
1 Comments:
Love your site. I lived there myself for almost four years back in the early 90's. I am writing a novel about it...See you there sometimes at the end of 2007.
Licenciado Michell
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