New bar in trendy Volcano neighborhood caters to natives and settlers of every stripe

 

Dee Voxel serves up cocktails and beer.
Photos by Persephone Bolero

By Persephone Bolero

BAIA SANTA ROSA — While the jungle offers few modern amenities, an enterprising couple is carving out a little piece of poshness in the harsh terrain.

Dee’s Lounge, owned and operated by Dee and Adaginna Voxel, is a trendy new club in the upscale neighborhood near the volcano.

“This place has kinda always been a dream, really. I just hope to add some excitement to the jungle,” Dee told the Amazon River Sun. 

Dee and Adaginna Voxel, lounge owners

The spot contains a bar, a bath house, a massage parlor, and a comfortable corner where people can sit and enjoy the sensual movements of a dancer.

The Voxels haven’t yet hired any dancers, so for the time being, you’ll have to bring your own. But they do have a wide assortment of drinks, from top-shelf libations to bitter native grog.  

“We are mainly aiming for a broad range of customers. We want everyone to be welcome and feel like they can relax here. Over time, if there is a demand, we will employ dancers and wait staff,” Dee said. 

Sun publisher Persephone Bolero demonstrates
how a dancer might look if the lounge had dancers.

This is actually the second incarnation of “Dee’s Lounge.” Previously, Dee ran it as a country-themed establishment, which met an unfortunate end.

“Yes, back several years ago, but it was burned by Raiders, sadly,” Dee said, referring to a gang that used to control parts of Lago Marimba. Its members have long since vanished — likely run off after a series of successful offenses. 

Dee's Lounge includes a massage parlor.

Despite its posh character, Dee said that the lounge has gotten a warm welcome from the Xoco and the Tapi.

Dee’s Lounge is the second bar to set up shop in the jungle. A few weeks ago, Sunisa Minoptra opened her own establishment, which caters to a less distinguished crowd.

Sunisa Minoptra at Suni's Bar. File photo

Minoptra told the Sun that she feels no threats from the competition.

“There's plenty of room in this jungle for two bars. Theirs in the arse-end of nowhere next to an active volcano, and my bar is in a prime position on the Elder's Path,” Minoptra said.

During a tour of Dee’s Lounge, a dead dog was discovered in a tub inside the bath house. Minoptra denied any knowledge of the matter. 

A rustic camp offers something familiar to wary natives.

“A dead dog in a tub? As if I'd do something like that? I'm a respected Police Sergeant round here!” Minoptra insisted.

Dee’s Lounge is open seven days a week, depending on how motivated the Voxels feel and how many people show up.

The bathhouse after the animal carcass was removed.