(A German expat living in Cabarete, Dominican Republic on how long she’s been there, her plans on moving back, and her restaurant.)
So how long have you been here?
About 16 years… but this was never the plan.
Wow. That’s a long time. How did that happen?
Originally I came for a few months for a job and then met my husband. I said I was only going to stay for 5 years. And then after 5 years, I said I would definitely leave after 10. And then after 10 years, I said 15. And well, that’s gone too.
And how was it opening a restaurant?
Well, I can’t really take the credit. A friend of mine opened it and when she got pregnant I was supposed to take care of it while she had her baby [out of the country]… only for a little while. But then she called me and said she wasn’t going to come back and asked if I wanted to run it. I reminded her that I already had a job. She asked if I wanted to buy it and I said no. So then she asked me if I just wanted it. So, now it’s mine.
(Claro is located on Calle Principal near Janet’s Supermarket. 809-889-1406)
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