In early June Herman, the owner of the beach bar Siempre Sol, decided to start enjoying his well-deserved retirement.
Siempre Sol is so no more and is for rent now.
In 1996, Herman, with his then girlfriend Esco, made an exploration tour of the island.
Mauricio and Herman (R)
After this they decided to start a beach bar on the beach of Sosúa.
They found a place and turned it into 'Siempre Sol', an eye catcher.
Herman had sufficient marketing knowledge to know that promotion was the first step to success.
He had T shirts, buttons, caps, stickers and business cards printed with Siempre Sol on it.
Soon after, half of Sosúa walked around with such a T shirt or button.
It must be said, Herman did very well on the beach of Sosúa.
It was very rare when you saw Herman with no customers at his bar.
Many came back faithfully every holiday.
Herman was a good host for everyone.
But after 18 years, it was enough and he wants the years that lie before him, enjoy his retirement.
We will miss you, Herman, for Siempre Sol was not just a beach bar, no, it was the place to be at the beach of Sosúa.
