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express our appreciation for your choosing us for your travels.” And
she continues, “It’s been a pleasure serving you. And we look forward
to serving you again in the future.”
Punta Cana International Airport
D.R. CUSTOMS
Having registered online through the U.S. Department of State's
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), the pragmatic and thoughtful Alonzo
believes in making haste while the sun shines -- including arriving to a destination
during daylight to avoid chaos and criminal entities.
Punta Cana International Airport
AT THE COUNTER:
“Here are your receipt and documents, Sir.”
“Thank you,” with a forced smile. He takes his receipt for payment of the
Dominican government taxes -- one for entry and the other for when he leaves in a
few weeks. He tucks the D.R. government receipt and hotel’s Itinerary inside of his
U.S. passport and drops it into the inside pocket of his jacket. Next, he gathers his
remaining documents from the CUSTOM OFFICER, and straps his laptop briefcase;
then takes his leave.
Punta Cana International Airport
WAITING AREA -- 15:38 HOURS
He looks up at the Airport signages and follows one of the digital signs to an
