Bob K
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Sosua/Cabarete
Speaks english, some spaish
Registration: 25 June 2007
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North Coast Meet Up by planner
Hi everyone, we will be doing a meet up in January in Sosua! Friday January 11 at 2pm. Margot's Restaurant, Alejo Martínez Esq. Calle Proyecto. Sosua. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends and make some new ones! This will be an ...
Sorry I missed it. I did not get out of our lawyers office in Cabarete till a bit after 3PM. She was an hour late as usual for the DR. BObK Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
There is very little understanding of "service dogs" here. However we do take our dog with us to restaurants in town but not into stores, shops, offices, banks, government buildings and such. Bob K Read More
Door locks/ security hardware North Coast? by brodies2013
Anyone have a recommendation for where to buy good quality deadbolts/door security hardware on North Coast? We're heading into Sosúa/PP on Monday
If you are in Sosua then check Pappeteria (sp) in Sosua as well as Lunares if coming through Cabarete. Bob K Read More
Good hospital review by planner
Well I managed to slip on a wet floor at home and fall. I managed to "only" fracture my tailbone. Yup, only. I thought I also broke my wrist but no. So let me tell you, it bloody well hurts. It hurts to sit, hurts to stand, hurts to ...
So sorry the hear that you will sitting on pillows for a while. I have known you for over 14 years and you have been busting your butt since the beginning. Feel better and hopefully see you in a couple of weeks at the meet up BobK Read More
North Coast Meet Up by planner
Hi everyone, we will be doing a meet up in January in Sosua! Friday January 11 at 2pm. Margot's Restaurant, Alejo Martínez Esq. Calle Proyecto. Sosua. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends and make some new ones! This will be an ...
Count me in Bob K Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Just sent you a PM. Also to let you know the last time we flew with our dog was about 7 weeks ago and we are flying back to the US with him in about 3 weeks. We fly with him 2-3 times a year. Bob K Read More
Day Trip to See Whales by ChristieE
If we started really early in the day, is it possible to drive from Sosua to Samana, catch some whale action, and drive back to Sosua all in one day? Without driving in the dark? Mid January timeframe.
Yes you can do it but mid January the whales will not have arrived yet except for a few "early birds" Bob K Read More
Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata by Harry19076
I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ...
Yes we do maintain evacuation insurance. Bob K Read More
Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata by Harry19076
I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ...
Our international policy reimburses us, however some of the large hopsitals (HOMS) will work with them. We do carry local insurance as well but starting to find that getting quite expensive (4x or more than when started with them) and we are ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Welcome. Where did you settle? Lots of good folks here and we look forward to your contributions. Bob K Read More
Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata by Harry19076
I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ...
Anything serious...head to HOMS in Sanitago! Less serious then Bournigal in Puerto Plata. Bob K Read More
How long for a snowbird to become a tropical one? by brodies2013
I want to hear people's experiences moving down from the snowy north: How long to acclimatize? Or haven't you? Do you miss snow? ( My goal in life is to miss snow...which means I no longer experience it first hand....) Do you appreciate the ...
Never want to see or touch snow again. Now almost 13 years since leaving he mountains of Colorado. It took me about 1 day to acclimate to the weather here. I do miss the fall colors just a bit. Bob K Read More
Shipping by PatiFugazi
Hello I’m Pati, currently relocating to the Santo Domingo area but undecided on whether i should buy and ship appliances and furniture from Florida or buy these items in Santo Domingo instead?
We shipped a 40 ft container almost 13 years ago when you could not get anything here. Using our residency exemption it was cheap as far as import taxes went (about $200). Today I would not do it but rather buy what we need here. Bob K Read More
BBQ Propane Tank by UncleBuck
Are all propane tanks here, specifically the smaller 20-25 pound ones for a BBQ, the old style "POL" attachment? Our BBQ will be the newer "QCC1" with the larger, outside threads for the tank. I can buy an adapter, but just ...
Yes you can get larger tanks at any Feterria (hardware store) and yes if the fitting is not right for your particular BBQ it is easily adapted., We use the smaller tanks just so they fit under the BBQ and always have a full spare handy. Bob K Read More
Moving back home by Clvicente17
Hello all!! My name is Claribel born dominican currently living in Irvine CA. I am wat to find an apartment in the 1500-2400 price range from mid June to the end of August preferably in puerto Plata near the beach. I am moving to the north Coast ...
The international school is in Sosua not Puerto Plata. You need to narrow down your search to a specific area PP area covers a lot of territory including Confresi, Sosua, Cabarete to name a few. Have you been here before? Bob K Read More