Aaron and I almost didn't make it to Australia. At the check-in counter in Phuket, Thailand, the woman checking us in asked to see our visas for Australia. One of us said: "Oh we're Canadians, we don't need a visa." She was adamant though that we couldn't board without a visa. And we were adamant that we didn't a visa, why would we? Aaron had gone in 2003 and hadn't needed a visa...
There was much back and forth and we checked the Lonely Planet while at the counter and finally saw it written in black-and-white: everyone, with the exception of Kiwis, must obtain a visa before arriving. Oops.
Thankfully, there was an Internet cafe at the airport and we were able to apply and receive approval on-line within minutes.
Our lesson: always check even when you think you know.
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Aaron, think you did this online before. Good you were able to do at the airport. Things you learn while traveling :)
Love Mom / Linda
Actually, I didn't need one last time....or maybe the ticket agency did it for me. I don't remember. Anyway, it worked itself out.
i`m glad you were able to do that on line.So now you can enjoy fully.
with love maman LISE GROS BECS X0X0XO
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