RLBlack Posted January 21, 2013 #26 Share Posted January 21, 2013 New Zealand ports had the cutest beagle sniffer dogs- and they were very good- in the morning- we had gone to a chocolate factory- came back- emptied my tote bag- we were going back ashore- and the little darling smelled the left over chocolate- came over- sat by my side- until the handler came over- and they took a really good look at all the items in my bag- they were very serious about it- and there had been announcements- I would not carry any foods off the ship- not worth it- and those laws are there for a reason - rlblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 21, 2013 #27 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I would not carry any foods off the ship- not worth it- and those laws are there for a reason - rlblackSome countries take this VERY seriously and don't have a sense of humor when it comes to carrying foodstuff off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted January 21, 2013 #28 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have been in some ports where besides the authorities using dogs, they are carrying machine guns (not the dogs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted January 21, 2013 #29 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have been in some ports where besides the authorities using dogs, they are carrying machine guns (not the dogs). :eek: Yikes! I might leave the Fruit Loops on board next trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 21, 2013 #30 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have been in some ports where besides the authorities using dogs, they are carrying machine guns (not the dogs).Yup. Big ass assault weapons held by grim-looking young men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted January 21, 2013 #31 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It usually is because they can source the ingredients and be reasonably sure no cross contamination has occurred on the ship. That said, if you take one with raisins or dried fruit you may find they don't allow it. I will bring one of the small boxes of the packaged cereal from the buffet, unopened. I assume this is OK, but I always tell them about it, anyway. I've never had to throw it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58Piano Posted January 22, 2013 Author #32 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Interesting thoughts! Yes it is fun to find a local restaurant in port and sample the local food. We have never taken food off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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