Hola,
First, I would like to say a big GRACIAS, to the people who put this website together, and to those of you who are regulars on the message boards. This is the first thread I?ve posted, but I have already gotten answers to some questions I had from HB and others, especially in regard to transportation from the Santiago airport to Luperon. Thanks to their input our arrival plans are now set.
A couple of friends and I are heading down to the DR in two weeks for our first trip there. We are staying at an AI, and don?t have a lot of spare funds, but don?t want to be stuck ?on campus? for the entire trip. We would like to see some of the sights and spend what money we do have away from the resort. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have been doing a lot of reading and realize that the schools don?t seem to have much funding for ?extras?. I can?t do much, but I would like to bring in some fun items for the younger kids at the school in Luperon. By that I mean colorful pencils and erasers and some other things that could be used as incentive ?prizes? for the kids. Nothing big or expensive, just little and fun. My question is, if I bring in a small suitcase full of pencils and erasers and bouncy balls, etc., (total value probably around $100 US ? I know it?s not much, but it?s all I can do) will I end up being hit with a tremendous tax at customs?
Other questions I have include drinking water dos and don?ts, tipping, and several others I can?t think of right now, but I?m sure I will. Any help is appreciated.
Hannah
First, I would like to say a big GRACIAS, to the people who put this website together, and to those of you who are regulars on the message boards. This is the first thread I?ve posted, but I have already gotten answers to some questions I had from HB and others, especially in regard to transportation from the Santiago airport to Luperon. Thanks to their input our arrival plans are now set.
A couple of friends and I are heading down to the DR in two weeks for our first trip there. We are staying at an AI, and don?t have a lot of spare funds, but don?t want to be stuck ?on campus? for the entire trip. We would like to see some of the sights and spend what money we do have away from the resort. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have been doing a lot of reading and realize that the schools don?t seem to have much funding for ?extras?. I can?t do much, but I would like to bring in some fun items for the younger kids at the school in Luperon. By that I mean colorful pencils and erasers and some other things that could be used as incentive ?prizes? for the kids. Nothing big or expensive, just little and fun. My question is, if I bring in a small suitcase full of pencils and erasers and bouncy balls, etc., (total value probably around $100 US ? I know it?s not much, but it?s all I can do) will I end up being hit with a tremendous tax at customs?
Other questions I have include drinking water dos and don?ts, tipping, and several others I can?t think of right now, but I?m sure I will. Any help is appreciated.
Hannah