Yes, it does look beautiful Angel. I really cannot wait to fly in and
see it! Thanks for the reassurance about flying over the gulf! I
feel a bit better lol!
I will put my gifts down on the sheet just in case I do get picked.
Who knows now a days. I remember my mom and I flew from Raleigh, NC
to Syracuse, NY and at the Raleigh-Durham airport they picked us to
scan really well. They said it was because we were mother and
daughter. Don't know if that makes sense, but whatever lol!
Plus writing the gifts down will save time just in case!
Thanks!
Megan
--- In travel-to-honduras.....com, "Angel Castillo"
wrote:
>
> I'm glad that you think our city looks beautiful. About going over
the gulf let me tell you that it's a non-event. My wife was so worried
about flying to Houton and to Miami and now she says it's 2 to 3 hours
of total boredom (which is the way it should be). All airline pilots
strive to give you the most smooth ride you can so that you hardly
remember the flight (except if the in-flight movie was really bad or
really good.. LOL).
>
> As for customs, I think the stuff you say you are bringing over is
not even $50 worth. I've brought more stuff with me from conferences
(like tons of pens and new clothes). I do fill out the customs form
for the new stuff im bringing in and it's never over $100 worth.
lately they haven't even asked for the customs form and they just scan
the bags thru the xray machine and let me go my way, and I end up
tossing the customs forms once i'm home. This is of course in my case
being a Honduran. I've noticed that now they don't check everyone's
custom form , they just pick people at random, like they do in the US.
>
> What I would do in your case is write down your gifts that you are
bringing over , stating their value which i'm sure is low from your
description, and also state that they are gifts. I've done that
sometimes when i've brought over stuff that is 10 or 20 bucks' worth.
Sounds like writing a lot for a few things if you don't get picked for
a search, but if you do get picked, they'll see that most of the stuff
is your personal belongings and they'll let you go on quickly.
>
> It's a whole different thing when the customs officers see someone
bringing in 4 or 5 heavy suitcases, they generally search those
deeply. It's an obvious thing that not everything is his or her
personal items.
>
> Have a good time in Honduras.
>
> Angel
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Megan
> To: travel-to-honduras.....com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:39 PM
> Subject: [travel-to-honduras] Re: Question about Toncontin Airport
>
>
> Angel,
>
> Thank you for responding. You were very helpful. I've seen the
> videos of landing in Tegus, the sight of the city looks beautiful and
> I am hoping to get a window seat! (a little nervous if we go over the
> gulf, but I'm sure it will be fine!)
>
> As for that customs sheet, what if I am bringing a scrapbook, coffee
> mug and some keychains to give to my fiance? Will I put that down on
> the sheet?
>
> I hope I enjoy my stay too! Thanks!
>
> Megan
>
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