So we set off at 5 am, and made it to Puerto Plata with no hiccups. All hearings are given the same time to appear, which is 9am, and you check the list outside the courtroom to see what number you are on the list, to give you some idea what time you will go in. We weren't on the list. On checking, Danilo discovered that they had rescheduled and not told us. The hearing was now moved to December 10. Obviously it was more than a little annoying, but I couldn't be too cross, as the client had brought me mushrooms as a birthday present, and her friend bought me a massive bottle of rum.
Danilo had to wait for some paperwork, so I took the opportunity to go over the road to Jumbo international supermarket, and spend the birthday money mum had sent me. On entering, my brain injury came to the fore as I was completely overwhelmed, and had no idea what to do, standing in the middle of the shop, trying to work out what to do. Eventually I sorted myself out, and within no time at all I was in paradise. Real steak (to go with the mushrooms), baking potatoes, dips, pitta bread, real cheese, real bread. In addition, I met a lady there who had brought me horseradish, bisto and spices from England. And to top it all, on the way back home, we stopped at Maimon, and Danilo bought me a fish for my birthday!
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The next few days he was away, working on more cases so I stuffed my face with baked potatoes, slathered in real butter and horseradish, rare steak and cream pepper sauce, and a pile of mushrooms. Pure heaven and a total change from mashed plantains and a tin of sardines.
As you know, we have no car, not had for a year or so, but stepson number 2, Alberto has one, so we borrow that when we need to go off on legal work, and usually stepson 1, Dany drives. This is what we went to Puerto Plata in. I sit in the back, naturally, but it is very uncomfortable as someone wanted to make the car higher off the ground, so it didn't hit the speed bumps, and took out the shock absorbers I think. Anyway, the end effect is you bounce all over the place sitting in the back which makes for a very uncomfortable ride. Add to that the radio blaring at full volume - at least it is the news and not terrible music, telephones pinging every two minutes ,and the usual scary Dominican driving, overall it is not an experience I enjoy at all.
Danilo was due to leave to go to Santo Domingo a couple of weeks ago, at night, and Alberto was on the way to pick him up, when he hit a cow. The cow bounced onto the bonnet, hit the windscreen, slid over the roof, bounced off the boot and fell off. It sat dazed for a while then got up and ran off. The car is damaged but driveable, although the windscreen is cracked. The journey was delayed while Danilo went to where the car was and the search began for the owner of the cow, who legally, has to pay for the damage to the car. He was eventually spotted and hauled to the police station, along with the cow, to discuss the settlement.
Then this week, we had another court case to go to, and once again I was the interpreter. This one was in Gaspar Hernandez, even further away, on roads which were even bouncier. We had planned to leave at 5am but Dany arrived early in the car, as we had to go and pick up Alberto's father in law and take him to the bus stop to go to Santiago as he had hurt his leg. On the way to pick him up we had a puncture and had to change the tyre, so it was all a tad stressful until we got well on our way. Dany uses Google maps and listens to the instructions, so it is now much easier not to get lost.
We arrived at the court house well before 9, and sat outside on the ubiquitous plastic chairs until eventually our turn came at around noon. Danilo was the lawyer for the victim, and I was translating for the victim, but the defense lawyer asked for me to be removed, as how did he know I was translating properly. Danilo said it was because he didnt want the victim to know what was being said! Anyway, the judge disagreed with him, so I stayed, and stayed and stayed. The supposedly 10 minute hearing went on for over an hour, and at last it was over, and once again the case went in our favour. Danilo hasn't lost a hearing yet.
He was then off to Santo Domingo again,it was agreed to drop me off in Santiago, from where I could get two buses home. This time, he said he knew how to use Google maps and he could set it up rather than Dany. We needed to get to what we call the rotunda in Santiago, which means roundabout. It is where the buses for Mao leave from, and there used to be a roundabout there, many years ago, but it is now traffic lights. For some reason we seemed to end up going around and around Santiago, until we realised that Danilo had put in the location as rotunda and nothing else, so Google was sending us to every roundabout there was. Hey ho. Eventually I made it home.
And finally, I have read three great memoirs this month. All about Africa and all by the same author, Val Poore. I really recommend these, she has a great writing style and I had no idea Africa was the same as the DR in so many ways. Shouting not speaking, friendly and helpful people, issues with water and electricity. Excellent books, and it has increased my knowledge of South Africa by loads.
They are all available on Amazon and would make a great Christmas present!
I loved this post, Lindsay. I never know whether to laugh helplessly or shake my head at your adventures. I hope your rear end isn't too sore after all that bumping and that the cow doesn't have too much of a headache! Thank you so much for the mention. That's really kind of you. Wishing you and Danilo a wonderful festive season!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Val. They gave me a cushion to sit on this time to lessen the bruises to my bony rear end!
DeleteWell done to you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ambiorix!
DeleteI used to be a reader and eventually lost interest (long story) but I love reading your adventures..lol lol
ReplyDeletePoor cow though...glad it wasn't killed and that you're all safe!
It is so sad to read this now, after the murder of Lindsay. She went to court on December 10th and we shall see what the truth is of what happened after...may God bless her soul. <3 <3
ReplyDeleteKrista, I am devastated by what has happened too. I can’t get my head around it. Why Lindsay? Lindsay, who only did good and helped people. Do you think the court case she went to was connected?
DeleteAs I read this blog, it has taken on a whole new meaning. She disappeared on the court date. I wonder did that play a part. I wonder why and most of all, I wonder what type of evil would take a gentle soul like Lindsay from this earth. RIP Lindsay. You will be missed.
ReplyDeleteYes, a true tragedy. What a lovely person she must have been! Our world is a poorer place for her passing.
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RIP Linsey - thank you for all of the joy you gave to me and so many others through your writing. Surely it can't be true that Danilo is involved. Can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteLittle did we know then the significance of 10th December RIP my friend xxx
ReplyDeleteRIP Lindsay, I was shocked to read the news today! I can hardly believe Danilo or his son are involved too. Very sad news.
ReplyDeleteIt also says in her blog that Danilo was to be at that court date too. Yet it is reported he was apparently in Santo Domingo ........ this would suggest they were together that day
ReplyDeleteRIP Lindsay justice will prevail.. wasn't your time :(
ReplyDeleteSo it appears the great deceptions took place this day. We now have read police reports as to how your husband and stepson took your life,set up the fake bus ride, buried you, and took off to the beach to spend money from the account. May you RIP and know how well thought of you are after your depature from this life. Your POS husband and son and others sit in a cell to rot!
ReplyDeleteWow. I thought they hired someone. I haven't read the latest report yet. So the bus ride was false? After reading the first book, I realized her life was in danger keeping company with that man. And one of the men detained also was one of the men accused of being hired to kill her when she got shot the first time in 2006.
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ReplyDeleteHello, I'm doing research for German TV for a TV production and I'm looking for German women who have been victims of Sanky Panky. for this reason I followed Lindsay's blog with interest. and am very shocked .... R.I.P rest in peace and may these murderers get their just punishment ....
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ReplyDeleteI too married a black guy who was half my age and I was *this* close to giving up my life in London and move to South Africa to be with him. I really loved him, but had no idea he was a narcissist who discarded me after we married and at the same time had a relationship with another man in parallel for 2 years. The whole story on this blog resonated with me - we both married the man we loved so much but it turned out the man we loved was also a completely different man we never knew. In a way I am now relieved I found out what had been going on and what he was truly like so I seem to have escaped lightly and it makes me so sad that it was not the case for Mrs. De Feliz. I also blogged about my experiences on https://mylifeongrindr.blogspot.com and I recognize many of the things described in this blog. In hindsight I wish my friends had been more vocal and addressed the concerns they had about my relationship but sadly they were just too scared to do so. Despite my awful experience I still believe it is possible to marry across continents and generations and skin colour but it is very hard to make the relationship "equal" especially when it comes to life experience, and money.
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ReplyDeleteIs there any news yet? Is anybody in jail without bail? It's pointless, I suppose, but I feel this thread should be kept alive in Lindsay's honour.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree Gordon! I pray for justice for dear Lindsay. RIP angel
ReplyDeleteI have read these comments and don't know what to believe. There had already been two attempts on Lindsay's life - she was shot by an unpaid workman trying to steal from her home (pages 98 and 99 onwards in What About Your Saucepans?) and she even says in the book that it was fortunate she recognized her attacker as otherwise the police would routinely arrest Danilo (page 110).
ReplyDeleteShe later also describes being attacked again and left for dead, which turned out to be by a Venezuelan.
Given what she also says about corruption, by police and judges, why should we believe Danilo guilty?
True enough, Stella. I'm disappointed that there is no update as to who killed Lindsay.What a loss for the world of bloggers!
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