I've been here before and the Chinese can be confusing. Let us hope you can find those 30 passengers that have failed to check in with their customs. You deserve a day off with your Wife. Warren, Chip.

Warren --

We were part of the last 30 to go to the face-to-face meeting with the immigationms folks. That's only because everyone just went down out of turn to the theatre before Jamie called their deck numbers. So Jamie snnounced that everyone eating dinner didn't need to come down until finished. Therefore, we got to have an enjoyable dinner and go down to the theater afterwards. From what we saw,it was a smooth operation and yes, Jamie and his crew again deserve our cudos.

Some people were heard complaining about the detailed check by the Chinese authorities. But I guess those folks haven't seen what we, the U.S., subject foreigners to when they enter our country.

Well said Larry...Pat

Amen, Larry. I sat on a tender bench behind the head man of the Argentinean dancers aboard for this cruise, and he was telling another passenger of his "adventure" in entering the US through Chicago once. Just awful.

Those dancers had hoped to get off today, I think, but they are now forced to stay on until after we get out of Brazil for some reason.

Larry I have been giving considerable thought to your comments. China is a far different place than the US. I for one appreciate someone that isn't trying to light his underwear on fire if I'm trying to land in Detroit. I will go through American Customs and I will be looked at. It's part of the deal. I don't try to pull anything and after living on the Mexican Border for years Customs has my support. They have a hard job. They have my support. As for BA that's an interesting airport with the police that are armed to the hilt. We must remember that this is a dangerous world and as I have my smoked salmon for breakfast I try not to think about it. Sorry if I offend.

AMEN Chip!

Chip -- No offense taken...it was just that my experience going thru the Chinese customs check the other day was smooth and took all of 2-3 minutes. Glad to see that you are feeling better and getting around the ship.

I'm getting better I was worried about the temp check today but passed with flying colors.

I also promise never to complain about heat and humidity again. I want it back. Does the sun ever come out here?

Chip you never complain and if you have "issues" they have all been understandable - seems like you are enjoying your WC!!!!! I loved Shanghai but it was very chilly and no sun BUT I would go again in a heartbeat :hello1: :hello1: :hello1: :hello1:

Oh to set on the deck in HK where it was warm makes it all worth it. What a place!

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