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Probably totally illogical and a generalization but I just don't like the country - their political corruption, their classing of marijuana like heroin, their judicial corruption (Bali bombs vs marijuana importer), the religious intolerance and extremism and a continuing threat to westerners by those religious extremists. Wouldn't go there if you paid me.
All in all - why would one bother with a crap country?
You will enjoy Fiji more. Yes there are divisions amongst the ethinc Fijians and the east Indian Fijians but they mostly get along and a fine holiday can be had without the possibility of getting blown to smithereens by another religious nut case or two.
Probably totally illogical and a generalization but I just don't like the country - their political corruption, their classing of marijuana like heroin, their judicial corruption (Bali bombs vs marijuana importer), the religious intolerance and extremism and a continuing threat to westerners by those religious extremists. Wouldn't go there if you paid me.
All in all - why would one bother with a crap country?
You will enjoy Fiji more. Yes there are divisions amongst the ethinc Fijians and the east Indian Fijians but they mostly get along and a fine holiday can be had without the possibility of getting blown to smithereens by another religious nut case or two.
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I'm taking my 75 yr old parents on vacation to Indonesia and Bali in September....... Just made sure that I'm in their will 
Omaha, did the IRA ever stop you from visiting the "mainland"?
Mutt.
Omaha, did the IRA ever stop you from visiting the "mainland"?
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What ya mean mate, mainland Britain?
No, though it did make me more self conscious being Irish there at the height of the troubles.
They & the thugs on the other side did stop me visiting the North for years though.
It took a geology freak till they were 40 something to see the Giant's Causeway. Now that must mean something. I did meet a guy from the North years ago at a disco in Dublin & told him I was planning to visit Antrim (a protestant stronghold). He response was to beg me not to go "You may have a terrific holiday or you may end up in a black plastic sack on the side of the road."
I deferred my holiday for years.
Anyway I'm not too sure that Corby is innocent anyway, good looks engender alot of sympathy & protective chivalry, just don't be a drugs carrier & ugly whatever you do. I think this may be one motto of this story.
I hope you enjoy your holiday mutt you well travelled fellow you.
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Just as a matter of interest have you ever been to Indonesia?
No, though it did make me more self conscious being Irish there at the height of the troubles.
They & the thugs on the other side did stop me visiting the North for years though.
It took a geology freak till they were 40 something to see the Giant's Causeway. Now that must mean something. I did meet a guy from the North years ago at a disco in Dublin & told him I was planning to visit Antrim (a protestant stronghold). He response was to beg me not to go "You may have a terrific holiday or you may end up in a black plastic sack on the side of the road."
I deferred my holiday for years.
Anyway I'm not too sure that Corby is innocent anyway, good looks engender alot of sympathy & protective chivalry, just don't be a drugs carrier & ugly whatever you do. I think this may be one motto of this story.
I hope you enjoy your holiday mutt you well travelled fellow you.
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Just as a matter of interest have you ever been to Indonesia?
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Tin spent many a fine night in Antrim (Dunardry)during the troubles.
Lovely place lovely people
Drivng to the Dunardry Inn from Aldergrove in a hire car at 3 am dressed in a BA uniform was a bit thought provoking tho.
Balis fine.
Take lomotil and sunscreen.
Lovely place lovely people
Drivng to the Dunardry Inn from Aldergrove in a hire car at 3 am dressed in a BA uniform was a bit thought provoking tho.
Balis fine.
Take lomotil and sunscreen.
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Thank you very much Tightslot for your kind comments in relation to my previous post. First time I have been "flamed" on this site. I think what they forgot was that hotels DO have laundry service? 
As you said, I was simply pointing out my own experience traveling through the region. Though I am not forming any opinion here regarding Ms. Corby, this would NOT be the first time something like this had happened - there were cases like this in the US back in the late 60's and into the 70's particularly with people coming back from Mexico, Latin America or South America with a "little something extra" inside their baggage.
There were also cases of drugs being found in the wheel wells (and other places) of american carrier aircraft coming back from these same area's in the 80's (and I believe early 90's) Other than keeping your baggage WITH you, I don't really know of anyway to fully protect yourself.
Safe travels.
P.S. If it's Wednesday, it must be time to go change me shorts!
As you said, I was simply pointing out my own experience traveling through the region. Though I am not forming any opinion here regarding Ms. Corby, this would NOT be the first time something like this had happened - there were cases like this in the US back in the late 60's and into the 70's particularly with people coming back from Mexico, Latin America or South America with a "little something extra" inside their baggage.
There were also cases of drugs being found in the wheel wells (and other places) of american carrier aircraft coming back from these same area's in the 80's (and I believe early 90's) Other than keeping your baggage WITH you, I don't really know of anyway to fully protect yourself.
Safe travels.
P.S. If it's Wednesday, it must be time to go change me shorts!
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there were cases like this in the US back in the late 60's and into the 70's particularly with people coming back from Mexico, Latin America or South America with a "little something extra" inside their baggage.
So...dont fly from Latin America into the States?
In fact BOYCOTT the USA coz you could be found guilty of having something extra in your luggage?
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Nooooo....if you read the last part of my post, you would see that I said quote:
"Other than keeping your baggage WITH you, I don't really know of anyway to fully protect yourself."
Why is everyone trying to read things into my posts here that I am NOT saying?
"Other than keeping your baggage WITH you, I don't really know of anyway to fully protect yourself."
Why is everyone trying to read things into my posts here that I am NOT saying?
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Aha but tinpis
May I respectfully enquire are you a 'Brit'. Do you see I'm what is known by the Protestants in the north as a 'taig' & probably a few more names that couldn't be repeated here or by the Catholics up there as a 'freestater'. If I'm correct & you are a 'Brit' you would not have got the same reception in the height of the troubles in a staunchly Catholic area & probably not even now just like my southern accent would have been inviting trouble heading into a staunchly Protestant area at the time. On my visit to Antrim last year I found most people lovely though I found the Union Jacks flying in my face in Bushmills (I was glad I wasn't staying there, the seaside resorts were fine) off putting as I did the fact that I was refused service at one bar. The American with me was convinced it was because of President Bush, I assured her it was my southern accent they found offputting.
I invite you to walk down the Falls Road at night anytime even better wearing a Union Jack on your teeshirt. You'll soon see what lovely people they are.
Oh BTW a beautiful young Catholic woman on holiday recently in Portrush with her friends was abducted from the caravan in which she was staying on her own in a caravan park by Protestant militants. She hasn't been seen or heard of since & it is presumed to be a sectarian murder. I stayed in Portrush but not thankfully in such vulnerable accomodation. Could have been me!
May I respectfully enquire are you a 'Brit'. Do you see I'm what is known by the Protestants in the north as a 'taig' & probably a few more names that couldn't be repeated here or by the Catholics up there as a 'freestater'. If I'm correct & you are a 'Brit' you would not have got the same reception in the height of the troubles in a staunchly Catholic area & probably not even now just like my southern accent would have been inviting trouble heading into a staunchly Protestant area at the time. On my visit to Antrim last year I found most people lovely though I found the Union Jacks flying in my face in Bushmills (I was glad I wasn't staying there, the seaside resorts were fine) off putting as I did the fact that I was refused service at one bar. The American with me was convinced it was because of President Bush, I assured her it was my southern accent they found offputting.
I invite you to walk down the Falls Road at night anytime even better wearing a Union Jack on your teeshirt. You'll soon see what lovely people they are.
Oh BTW a beautiful young Catholic woman on holiday recently in Portrush with her friends was abducted from the caravan in which she was staying on her own in a caravan park by Protestant militants. She hasn't been seen or heard of since & it is presumed to be a sectarian murder. I stayed in Portrush but not thankfully in such vulnerable accomodation. Could have been me!
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