FRANCO Y BARBARA

In this post, we would like to talk a bit about us,
our gift shop and the rooms we rent.

We live and work right in the center of Las Galeras.

We are on the corner of the main road that ends at Playa Grande, and a side road that leads to La Playita.

We are located in a "commercial area", with a restaurant on each side. The only bank is right in front of us, and a few meters down the road is a "supermarket"

It is hardly a haven of tranquility on the ocean, but we are just a few meters from everything: 

BEACHES ...

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semi-gloss on canvas

COCKFIGHTING...

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semi-gloss on canvas

DISCO

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semi-gloss on canvas

The Dominican people are generally "noisy" ...

They speak in a loud voice, sounding their car horn for no reason, listen to music at impossible volumes, and love a motor without muffler, but it is the essence of this village and the true life in the Dominican Republic!

When we built our house, we decided to build a commercial space on the main street, which is now our gift shop.

Upstairs and above our apartment we have two rooms for rent, simple, clean, well-maintained and at reasonable prices!

A small room with a double bed and bathroom.

                                                                             

The largest bedroom

On the patio there is a kitchen that can be used in private or shared between the  two rooms.

Come and visit us, we're awaiting you with a smile, and if you have seen this post, let us know, we will also have a small gift!

Gift shop Franco y Barbara

Las Galeras-Samanà

Dominican Republic

THE DISCO

n.73 cm.76x101

semi-gloss on canvas

In Las Galeras there aren't discos indoors, with air conditioning, but three open-air discos.
One is called INDIANA and is the most popular with locals and tourists.
It is located in the center of the village and is open every night.
Another is called VIP, is on the same street, but a little 'more about (leaving the sea behind).
And 'open every night in high season, if not just weekends.
The third is that of the "Gallera" (where they make cockfighting) and is the most typical.
It is normally open when there are fights and weekends.
The music does not vary much from one club to another, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton Salsa and some a little bit of Reggae.
But I assure you that the fun is guaranteed, whether you like dance, is that you stay to watch!
Moreover, in each bar or "cafeteria", there is always music and often ... improvised dance floors where everyone go wild!