I arrived at the airport in Santiago on June 9. My flight came in
about 30 minutes earlier than planned. Since this my first time
using this airport I was very pleasantly surprised by the speed
at which I passed through customs and immigration. It actually
took my longer to fill out my tourist card than it took to get
my luggage, and get outside. After a short wait I was greeted
by Denny, my brother in law.He is a driver who works out of Moca
(809-855-1011). My first stop was at L'Niza. Based on a great recommendation from USTELEPHONE, Chris, I decided to look at
the place, and then paid for two nights. 800 pesos. Wow!
What a bargain. But before I unpacked I went to my mother in
law's house in Juan Lopez, Moca. This was the house where my
sister in law Victoria died less than two months ago. While I went
through the things that had been sent to family members here I did not
feel spooked out but I had already made a decision not to stay
there before I left. We then travelled back to the hotel and met up
with William, mi cunado. Denny and I made plans to go to Santaigo
with William but we never got there. Instead after heading back into
town to met Denny's wife and children we went to eat at Pollos Licey.
That night at Hotel L'Niza (809-578-2248) they had a
charming young woman performing for the first time playing covers of
many popular songs. She also had a male singer accompany her on some
selections. As a result my brother in laws and I spent the night enjoying
the atmosphere. I especially enjoyed talking to the staff there.
The following morning I woke up hungry but it was Corpus Christi day
and I was told that not much was open. I called Denny up and at about
10:30 am or so I was back in the city of Moca. End of part one.
about 30 minutes earlier than planned. Since this my first time
using this airport I was very pleasantly surprised by the speed
at which I passed through customs and immigration. It actually
took my longer to fill out my tourist card than it took to get
my luggage, and get outside. After a short wait I was greeted
by Denny, my brother in law.He is a driver who works out of Moca
(809-855-1011). My first stop was at L'Niza. Based on a great recommendation from USTELEPHONE, Chris, I decided to look at
the place, and then paid for two nights. 800 pesos. Wow!
What a bargain. But before I unpacked I went to my mother in
law's house in Juan Lopez, Moca. This was the house where my
sister in law Victoria died less than two months ago. While I went
through the things that had been sent to family members here I did not
feel spooked out but I had already made a decision not to stay
there before I left. We then travelled back to the hotel and met up
with William, mi cunado. Denny and I made plans to go to Santaigo
with William but we never got there. Instead after heading back into
town to met Denny's wife and children we went to eat at Pollos Licey.
That night at Hotel L'Niza (809-578-2248) they had a
charming young woman performing for the first time playing covers of
many popular songs. She also had a male singer accompany her on some
selections. As a result my brother in laws and I spent the night enjoying
the atmosphere. I especially enjoyed talking to the staff there.
The following morning I woke up hungry but it was Corpus Christi day
and I was told that not much was open. I called Denny up and at about
10:30 am or so I was back in the city of Moca. End of part one.