Share 'Driving East in the Westbound Lane'

Only in the Dominican Republic have I experienced the challenge of driving in an easterly direction on the shoulder of the west bound lane. This occurs where Highway #5 from Semana merges with Hwy #3 to Punta Cana. NOTE: Van on the left was traveling east, we were following. It is not a parked vehicle. To the right on the bridge type road is the east bound highway lane. We eventually had to cros…