The highlight of my trip was Bayahibe and taking an excursion to Isla Saona. I have been to Bayahibe a few times before but never went to the out islands. This first picture is Maria when we were returning on a large Sailboat/Catamaran with a large group of people. It was a party for sure.
The cost of this excursion was 1200 pesos per person which is about 45 us dollars. We left in a Motorboat and returned on the Cat. It was all inclusive with drinks and food. Also there was entertainment all day which was fun.
This is the beach in Isla Soana. Lovely white sand beaches with lovely turquois waters. The ride out was about 50 minutes not including a swimming stop..
This was Maria's first time on any sort of Boat. When we were first headed out there with Maria holding my forearm reminded me of taking a hit while training a rottweiler using a sleeve. The teeth didn't get to me but the pressure was intense and hurt. She held so hard to my arm I thought I was going to turn black and blue.
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Most Dominicans only experience on boats is taking the Yola to Puerto Rico. A yola is something like the 20 person boat we took to Isla Soana but with 89 t0 100 people on it. A lot of times they sink with a lot of loss of life. Dominicans even though most don't attempt the yola hear from survivors how bad it was. Going through the Mona Passage to Puerto Rico is dangerous in a safe boat most times let alone overcrowded to the max.
Above is a picture of her before heading out. She doesn't look too comfortable.
Of course this is me in my favorite T-shirt. Thanks Dawn!
These are some of the people on the return sail. Bunch of charactors looking to only have a good time. I had a great time watching them carry on..
This was probably the highlight of my trip and will return here again! Great time for little money. Fabulous day. This will be on the future "Escott's South and East Coast Tour".
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Hasta Pronto!
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