Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #551 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #552 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #553 Share Posted May 29, 2022 We passed a very Spartan looking barber shop, so I snapped a picture... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #554 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #555 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #556 Share Posted May 29, 2022 And, we continued... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #557 Share Posted May 29, 2022 He said that these were some of the local homeless dogs in need of a family. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #558 Share Posted May 29, 2022 We walked some more, before making it back around to where the van was parked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #559 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #560 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #561 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #562 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I don't know who this guy is. Maybe a local hero. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #563 Share Posted May 29, 2022 There was a decent view of the ship, so I snapped a few more. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #564 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 7 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #565 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #566 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I've got some catching up to do, so straight Anejo tequila. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanac Posted May 29, 2022 #567 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #568 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #569 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyWeCruise Posted May 29, 2022 #570 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #571 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #572 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Little Sumpin to drink before dinner. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #573 Share Posted May 29, 2022 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted May 29, 2022 Author #574 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I can't even imagine what it probably costs to get a haircut on board, but then again, I cut my own hair, so... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanac Posted May 29, 2022 #575 Share Posted May 29, 2022 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'? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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