Page 5: Dominican Republic Adventure 2024!
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Of course skip all the dribble if you like and just check out the photos
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This is a great little town. Big enough to find about anything I need but small enough to walk across town in 10 minutes, perfect. Lots of coffee and I proclaim to Heidi on the phone this is the new street empanada capital of the DR! There is nothing about this town I do not like.
Huge city park just blocks away, nice.
With Coffee!
Everyone enjoys getting their photo taken today. Fun group of people.
Hydrogen peroxide and large bandages are in order. I like this town and hotel so decide to spend two nights so I can heal a little, inventory the head and make some repairs to the bike. I feel the need to make sure I can continue this ride safely. I need to make sure I can feed myself and staying alert is number one.
I have some custom repairs to the bike to make. Visiting a hardware store anywhere in Latin America and having to speak Spanish is always a great joy, one reason I like to travel.
I need to fuel the body to help the healing. It hurts like hell to open my mouth or chew. I can suck down a few soft fried eggs OK. Super happy for that!
And coffee of course.
San José de Ocoa
Street empanadas are everywhere here, I need to try some. I can get one down with great pain but had to toss out the other two. I buy three large yogurts, two large chocolate milks, two bottles of Insure and water to bring back to the hotel. This stuff I can consume and will keep me going with calories. Empanada capital of the DR and I only eat one. This is not right!
Curbside Empanada service.
More hardware supplies. Epoxy and super glue each cost only $1.25 US. Love it!
Large bucket of ice cream. I will recover I will figure this out. This ride will continue!
The canned meat and tuna I carry for emergencies is coming in handy. Much needed protein.
Survival kit check. I'm glad I carry this always.
San José de Ocoa is a fun town to walk. These guys have an intense Dominoes game going complete with spectators.
Fabricating a piece of metal to complete the bike repair. This should work. I found the spoon in a vacant lot next to the hotel. Sweet!
Hang on! There's a lot more!