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[sid_9169]

I ordered another beer, and checked out the bathroom, since I needed to pee at this point. They didn't have paper towels, but there was toilet paper on the counter, so at least I could dry my hands. Definitely not the worst bathroom I've ever seen in the Caribbean.

 

 

 

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Next, he suggested parking and talking a look around the "city"... We checked out a little souvenir shop, and I picked up a few shot glasses for the guys at work, and a paper mache mask for myself. Then we wandered into another shop where the guy tried to sell me some "Cuban cigars"... He started at $250 for a box, and eventually said he'd take $80... I'm not an expert on Cuban cigars, but I know that the real ones cost a whole lot more than that. He was quite pushy, and eventually I just said I don't want any, and walked out. He muttered some obscenities in Spanish as I left...

 

 

 

 

[sid_9169]

We passed a very Spartan looking barber shop, so I snapped a picture...

 

 

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We wandered some more until we came to umbrella street. On the way, I asked why they call it that, but when we got there it was pretty self explanatory.

 

 

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We walked some more, and I just clicked whenever I saw something of interest. I didn't take too many pictures if that tells you anything.

 

 

 

 

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And, we continued...

 

 

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He said that these were some of the local homeless dogs in need of a family.

 

 

 

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We walked some more, before making it back around to where the van was parked.

 

 

 

 

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Next, he said "let's go in this market, and I'll buy you a beer for the road"... He said that it was totally cool to walk around with one, so who was I to protest.

 

 

[sid_9169]

Before I go on, first let's go back to the restaurant where I had lunch. The mofongo was $22, and the beers $5 each, so $32... I go to pay the bill, and the guy says $41. I looked, and there was $9 in "taxes" on a $32 bill. I asked "what is the tax rate?" He says "28%" ... Of course, I'm thinking this guy is ripping me off, but what the heck can I do after I've already eaten. I just paid the guy, and also left a top for the waitress. That crappy little meal ended up costing me over fifty bucks... Anyhoo, it's vacation, so who cares...

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On the way back to the port, we stopped by the fort that I had seen earlier. I jumped out and took a few pictures before heading back.

 

 

 

 

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I don't know who this guy is. Maybe a local hero.

 

 

 

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There was a decent view of the ship, so I snapped a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Next thing I knew, we were back at the port, and I paid off the driver. Certainly not the greatest day ever in the Caribbean, but I'm not in jail, and I still have all of my internal organs... I'm back on the ship now, and I'm leaning towards taking another shower, just because I have no idea who's been in the back of that taxi...

[sid_9169]

Looks like I've got Extra Virgin three hours from now, which was probably my best overall meal on board last time around. That should be nice...

 

 

[sid_9169]

I've got some catching up to do, so straight Anejo tequila.

 

 

[atanac]

26 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I've got some catching up to do, so straight Anejo tequila.

 

 

If I were to invite Sid for a margarita what is his exact recipe for the absolute perfect adult beverage?

 

[sid_9169]

45 minutes ago, atanac said:

If I were to invite Sid for a margarita what is his exact recipe for the absolute perfect adult beverage?

 

Two parts tequila, one part orange liqueur, one part fresh squeezed lime juice, and a squirt of agave syrup...

[sid_9169]

All showered off again, and dressed for dinner. This time, a less offensive shirt, though maybe not "age appropriate" for an old fart like me.

 

 

 

[WhyWeCruise]

3 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

All showered off again, and dressed for dinner. This time, a less offensive shirt, though maybe not "age appropriate" for an old fart like me.

 

 

 

Whoahhhh what a crazy interdimensional mashup! Thanks for sharing your Puerto Plata adventure! Glad you made it back in one piece!

[sid_9169]

This is the desk on deck 7 where they take care of questions passengers may have. Not really guest services, and there's nobody here right now, but sometimes...

 

*I don't have any idea how the other picture showed up here again... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sid_9169]

Little Sumpin to drink before dinner.

 

 

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I can't even imagine what it probably costs to get a haircut on board, but then again, I cut my own hair, so...

 

 

 

[atanac]

36 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Two parts tequila, one part orange liqueur, one part fresh squeezed lime juice, and a squirt of agave syrup...

All I have now is some Jose Cuervo silver. Would you drink that or do I need to go shoppin'?