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    • Day 23

      Playa Frontón, Las Galeras pt.1

      June 17, 2022 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

      Our weekend trip to las Galeras started on Friday after diving. We rented a car, and drove off. René offered to drive since he’s quite experienced and the road can be in a pretty bad conditions sometimes. Everything went seemed good, too good. After a couple of kilometres we realized we had to tank the car first, so we drove to the next gas station we found where they told us they couldnt give us fuel, because our car needed gas. We were a bit shocked, however we drove to a real „gas“ station and let our car be filled. We were a bit sceptical, we could all already see our car blowing us all up because of a gas leak. Nevertheless we were quite relieved when we started the engine and nothing happened. We drove for 1.2 hours over Samaná to get to Las Galeras and to check into out pretty roundhouse airbnb with outdoor kitchen and fresh pineapples in pur garden. It was only 6pm and not dark yet so we walked to the beach Playita, which was only 200 metres further down a small road. We bought a piña Colada and walked along the beach and the Rocks up to Punta Playita. Afterwards we walked for about 30mins to get to Las Galeras and went to a Restaurant. I really wanted seafood therefore I shared a Paella Marinera with Hektor, which isnt really dominican but still better than the Pizza‘s the other „tourists“, our friends, ordered. I didnt say anything but HOW CAN SOMEBODY ORDER PIZZA, in a country where there‘s such good food and variety. HOW? Whatever, we were quite tired and went to sleep in order to get up early the following day to visit playa Frontón.
      At 6am in the morning we were woken up by birds who had made nests in our roof and insects which were so loud, it felt like a concert. Not a nice symphony played by an orchestra though, way more like hardrock sounds. None of us could go on sleeping so we stood up and wanted to cook pancakes. Unfortunately the gastank was empty, so my friends only had cookies and I had an energybar, which I had brought for emergency situations like this one, and an apple. Then we left with the car. The description plus de navigation app told us it would take about 20 mins. Well, the road was basically destroyed, there were very deep holes all over it and we had to drive extremely slowly. We peobably woul‘ve been faster by feet. We even had to get out twice, to check te depth of a hole which was filled with water. Eventually we got to the point where we couldnt go further. We parked the car and decided to walk from there. It took us a 1 and a half hour hike through caves, along the ocean and through the deep jungle to get to the playa Frontón. On the way we saw people cutring coconuts from trees and like typical dominicans they pffered each one of us a coconut, which we could first drink and then eat afterwards. It was a crazy experience to walk through the rainforest, I had never seen something alike. When we got to the beach we were stunned by its beauty. We got hungry a few hours later, luckily we saw some people cooking food in some pans on the ground on open campfires and ordered 2 dishes. They even let me help them. I only got to cut cucumbers though. The food was very tasty: we had fish, chicken, plátanos fritos, arroz con abichuela and salad with cucumber (the one I cut), tomato and Avocado. After lunch we slept for a few hours and then started heading back. Again ot took us two hours so in the evening we were really tired. Therefore we didnt go out but cooked peperonata with salad and pasta (for the others) at home instead and played some card games.
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    • Day 64

      Playa Rincón

      September 14, 2023 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      meiner Meinung nach, der schönste Strand, an dem ich je war..
      •keine Leute
      •wunderschönes Wasser
      •keine Steine/Korallen sondern nur Sand
      •frisches Wasser
      •keine grosse Wellen
      •keine Algen
      was will man mehr?😍
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    • Day 25

      Playa Rincón, Las Galeras pt.2

      June 19, 2022 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      Our second day in Las Galeras started off with selfmade oat pancakes with fresh Mango, Bananas and typical Chinola. We took our car and drove towards El Cabito. I had heard that there must be a pretty nice viewpoint so I convinced the others to go there even though it was not in the direction we first wanted to go. On the way to El Cabito we stopped at some Rocks that spit out water. Then we moved to El Cabito and didnt get disappointed. At first I had a little „disput“ with a turkey, that attacked me. I dont know why but I guess he just didnt like me. I had to hide behind some plants in vases, thank got he was too dumb to figure out how to walk past the plants to get to me. The problem was solved when the owner of the Place finally came and scared the aggressive turkey away. The Restaurant was closed but we still got to see the breathtaking view. Our next stop was playa Rincón. A quintessential, postcard perfect, tropical white-sand beach. Glimmering aquamarine waves lap the shore. Huge palm trees line the sand and provide shade. At one end, a protected cove offers a consistently calm bay for swimming, and in the distance, lush green mountains rise up from the opposite shore of the bay. They say its the second prettiest beach of the Dom Rep and even the number 5 world wide. I dont know who did that rating but I agree that the beach was really nice. Although there were many many many people, especially local people, not even tourists. I swam along the shore and got out of the water where the cold river flows into the sea. It must‘ve been pretty about 40 years ago in the 80s but now there were thousands of people and tons of trash laying around. There were about 100 speakers, all playing different songs of different styles, which was way to noisy. So it wasnt really as heavenly as I had expected it to be. However the worst part was that I didnt feel well in my „white“ skin. The way people were looking at me was really uncomfortable. I walked back as fast as I could, I even ran back along the beach. It was an experience for sure but not one I‘d like to repeat. After Rincón we went to see Samaná, the city and walked to the Islands in the middle of the bay. Then we ate dinner by the sea, where I finally ate Octopus. When we got back to Las Terrenas I felt like st home. We went to Groovy Garden all together and shared some wine. Was nice to be reunited with everyone and to spent a nice evening all together.Read more

    • Day 44

      Adios Dominikanische Republik

      July 12, 2023 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

      Nach einer Rundfahrt auf die sehr ursprüngliche Halbinsel Samana und einem kurzen Aufenthalt in der Hauptstadt Santo Domingo verlassen wir die Dominikanische Republik. Es war aufregend: erst kein Wasser in Samana, dann zuviel. Auch von unseren liebgewonnenen Reisebegleitern Santiago und seiner Familie trennen wir uns. Amigos! ¡Nos vemos de nuevo! ¡Gracias por todo!Read more

    • Day 11

      La magia delle balene

      March 18 in Dominican Republic ⋅ 🌙 26 °C

      Sveglia alle sette, colazione deliziosa e pronti per andare a Playa Grande dove avevamo appuntamento con Miguel che ci doveva indicare quale barca ci doveva far fare l'escursione:balene, Playa Fronton, Playa Madama. Dopo aver ottenuto il permesso da parte della capitaneria, saliamo sulla lancia , indossiamo i giubotti salvagente e partiamo. Il mare non era proprio calmissimo e più ci allontanavamo dalla costa per prendere il largo , più diventava agitato. Inizia un'avventura rocambolesca! Nonostante i nostri ripetuti avvertimenti di andare piano al nostro "capitano Emiliano " , lui continuava a saltare le onde come montagne russe alla ricerca delle balene. A un certo punto Franco si gira per dirgli di rallentare arriva un onda la barca sobbalza e per il contraccolpo Franco si fa malissimo alla schiena, si è messo a gridare, non poteva respirare...momenti di panico! Nel frattempo avvistiamo le balene che maestose saltavano fuori dall'acqua come se ci salutassero, altre venivano a nuotare non molto lontano dalla barca e noi molto preoccupatissimi per quello che era accaduto eravamo emozionati per ciò che stavamo vedendo. Viste le balene andiamo a Playa Fronton , una piccola insenatura dall'acqua cristallina, sabbia bianchissima e una vegetazione rigogliosa a ridosso di una montagna di pietra. Bellissima! Siamo rimasti lì fino a dopo pranzo e poi abbiamo deciso di tornare anche perché Franco non era proprio in buone condizioni. Comunque ogni giorno è un'avventura nel vero senso della parola.Read more

    • Day 12

      Meditazione filosofica a Playa Rincon

      March 19 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Oggi la nostra tappa come ultimo giorno a Las Terrenas, prevede Playa Rincon. Ci mettiamo in marcia, inizialmete la strada e scorrevole e ci permette di ammirare giungle di vegetazione fatta da banani, cocco e altre piante selvatiche, fino ad arrivare a piccoli villaggi in cui si vedono scene di vita quotidiana della gente del luogo. I villaggi sono fatti di case, tutte rigorosamente lungo il ciglio della strada, di colori diversi, si vede l'alternarsi di catapecchie di lamiera e paglia in cui abitano più persone a villette in muratura magari con giardinetto. Galline che svolazzano per ogni dove, cani magrissimi che cercano disperatamente un posto all'ombra, baracche improvvisate in cui si vende frutta. Ogni tanto si vede una scuola con i bambini ,che magari fanno ricreazione, che giocano all'aperto prima di iniziare una nuova lezione, asini che pascolano liberamente. Insomma una cornice d'altri tempi. Finalmente arriviamo in questa meravigliosa playa , da molti considerata la più bella al mondo, un'insenatura che racchiude un grandissima spiaggia bianca con un mare cristallo. Spettacolo!!! Abbiamo preso un caffè sperando di fare il pieno di caffeina, niente da fare il caffè era stato fatto in un calderone pieno d'acqua dove hanno buttato due cucchiai di caffè che poi hanno filtrato e servito , e poi subito in acqua. Una bellezza! Nel frattempo avevamo prenotato un tavolo al Cabito per mangiare una squisitissima. Arrivati lì, percorrendo una strada che dire impervia e farle un complimento, ci accoglie il proprietario, un personaggio ! Lui è uno scrittore /filosofo che abita lì , da solo , non ha tv , radio o social conosce tutto quello che accade nel mondo. Una persona strepitosa! Dopo aver mangiato una paella bianca e nera buonissima, ci siamo messi a chiacchiere con lui per circa due ore, di politica, filosofia e previsioni per il futuro sorseggiando un buon rum , lo salutiamo e andiamo via. Arrivati in paese prenotiamo un sancocho , piatto tipico di questa zona che consiste in una zuppa di verdure varie comprese iucca, papaya, platano e carne di pollo, maiale e manzo. Era buonissimo ma con il caldo che faceva ogni cucchiaio era abbinato ad una goccia di sudore in fronte. La nostra giornata termina così. È stata una giornata particolare ricca di emozioni per i luoghi visti ma soprattutto per aver conosciuto una persona che vive di poco ma ha una grande ricchezza interiore e una visione intellettuale del mondo che riesce a trasmettere agli altri.Read more

    • Day 67–69

      Las Galeras

      February 2 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

      Wir waren dann aber froh, als wir aus der Stadt in den abgelegeneren Ort 'Las Galeras' reisten, ein kleines Dort am äussersten Ende der Insel. Hier geniessen wir nun die wunderschöne Natur. Hier gibt es unendlich viele kleine Strände, wo man 'fast' alleine ist. Bei der ersten Wanderung durch den Dschungel sahen wir 3 kleine schwarze 🐍 von unseren Schritten davon schleichen...😱 Zum Glück fanden wir später heraus, dass es hier keine Giftigen gibt...😅🙈Read more

    • Day 17

      20.08 - Las Galeras

      August 20, 2022 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      Unser Tag beginnt normalerweise immer mit Frühstück und Sachen für den Tag oder die Weiterreise zu packen. Genauso heute.
      So wie wir hingekommen sind, fuhren wir zurück. Im Nieselregen ging es vollgepackt auf zwei Motos zur „Parada Samana“ - Bushaltestelle Samana. Von dort ging es im Guagua nach Las Galeras. Dem (fast) letzten neuen Ort, den wir auf unserer Reise sehen werden. Leider hatten wir diesmal nicht so viel Glück mit dem Guagua. Es war ziemlich voll und die Klimaanlage gabs auch nicht. Aber dafür kostete die Fahrt von ca. 1,25 Stunden nur 4 € pro Person.
      Schnell in unser Backpacker-Hostel eingecheckt, ging es auch direkt zum Strand und einmal durch den Ort.
      Las Galeras besteht mehr oder weniger aus einer Straße. Bzw. einer Sackgasse. Denn am Ende der Straße begann der Strand. Toll am Ort ist die sehr entspannte Stimmung und es gibt viele gute und günstige Läden. Außerdem eine französische Bäckerei und eine Schweizer Tauchbasis (22.08).
      Nach einem weiteren Besuch des Playa Playitas, lernten wir ein paar neue Menschen kennen. Gregor, einen Hamburger in unserem Alter und Miriam, eine Italienerin. Zusammen aßen wir ganz klassisch Pica Pollo zu Abend und flüchteten danach in das rege Nachtleben von Las Galeras. An einer Straßenbar, bzw der Straßenbar genossen wir das Leben und Longdrinks für 3-4€. Später ging es in einen „Tanzschuppen“ - ganz klassisch Dominikanisch unscheinbar über einem Supermarkt.
      Aber es war wild und witzig. Zwischendurch kam ein Tscheche noch auf unsere Bekanntenliste hinzu :)
      Morgen gehts auf eine wilde Reise zu den Playas Fronton und Rincon!
      ¡Hasta la proxima!
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    • Day 73–76

      Las Galeras 2.0

      February 8 in Dominican Republic ⋅ 🌬 24 °C

      Was uns in der Dom. Rep. schnell auffällt: sie LIEBEN sehr laute Musik! 😂🎶 wir geniessen weiterhin die vielen Kokosnüsse...☺️
      - wir verirren uns bei einer eigentlich nur 30 min Wanderung. Treffen auf Kokosnuss-Ernte-Arbeiter und Jan darf auch ein paar Kokosnüsse mit der Lanze runter holen.
      - wir machen einen Besuch in der Kirche vor Ort . Natürlich ist die Musik auch hier sehr laut. 😅 Die Leidenschaft und Einfachheit beeindruckt uns sehr.
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    • Day 19

      22.08 - Las Galeras No. 3

      August 22, 2022 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

      Früh um 8 Uhr gings raus, einen Kaffee im Magen und mit viel Vorfreude. Heute stand Tauchen - Scuba Diving auf dem Plan :)
      Zusammen mit einer Schwedin, einem Schweizer und unserem Guide José ging es mit voller Ausrüstung aufs Boot und zu zwei Tauchspots.
      Der erste lag direkt vor dem Nationalpark Cabo Cabron. Bis max 18m gings runter, etwas weiter oben gab es aber die schöneren Fische, Korralen und natürlich auch mehr Licht. Hier war die Sicht etwas trübe, da wir uns unmittelbar an der Küste befanden.
      Bei unserem zweiten Tauchgang, vor dem Playa Playita, war die Sicht deutlich besser und es gab viel zusehen. Eine Schildkröte, einen Rochen oder auch der oder andere kleine Barrakuda. Außerdem noch einige lebende, schöne Korallen.
      Phil konnte ungefähr zeitgleich erste Erfahrungen im Tauchen sammeln.
      Den restlichen Tag genoßen wir den Strand, traffen alte Bekannte und aßen in großer, internationaler Gruppe zu Abend.
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