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Leonie and Thilo, currently based in the Dominican Republic, seek medical treatment in Puerto Plata after Leonie sustains a burn injury on her leg from a motorcycle exhaust pipe.2:32 The couple rents a scooter for 7 Euro per day to explore the area, including a trip to Playa La Ensanada.0:44 At the local hospital, medical staff clean the wound, remove dead skin, and apply ointment and a dressing.5:18 Despite the couple's initial belief that the wound should remain dry and exposed to air, the medical staff advises keeping the injury moist to prevent scarring and warns against swimming in seawater due to the risk of infection from bacteria.7:26 The pair also visits a local cigar shop in Puerto Plata to observe the traditional manufacturing process.11:41 They note local traffic customs, including the practice of ignoring red lights at night and the requirement for helmets only for the scooter driver.12:47

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