What an essay Rev,
Next time save yourself the $£ at Singapore and just douse in EDT samples.
Though agree with you on immigration at AKL, last time, I and about 700 other unlucky souls had four customs officials to see us all. I was asked if I had juggling balls (apparently they can contain hemp or other biosecurity contraband) so not only are we expected to continue the cattle-class existence after leaving the plane but entertain each other too.
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