Never do I get as irate as in the passport queue. Four of us get to stand in the EU-queue whereas one husband gets to stand in the Brexit queue. That's when you'll hear me loudly rant about "STUPID FUCKING BREXIT VOTING IDIOTS" and I swear I can tell by the looks in their eyes who voted what? Holders of EU passports who are residents of the UK then have the added complexity of being let back into the country they call "home". Do you have Settled status or Pre-settled status and why can't we see your papers? How many people have been taken into that little room because customs officials don't know that this status is electronic, connected to the passport? They WILL NOT accept that there is no piece of paper. I'm now a naturalised British Citizen, which means I have to travel on two passports, one to go out, and the other to come home, sweet home, to my money-laundering facility in Hull.
Great post! The idea of some officious bloke yelling at you about overstaying, and taking so long about it that you nearly miss your flight out of the country is hilarious!
I hate the airport - partly because of the consequences of Brexit, but mostly because I ALWAYS get pulled aside for extra checks at Customs. Always. We finally figured out that it's because husband looks a) shady, and b) like he'd get his wife to carry his contraband for him. ;D
Hilarious Georgina. I do feel that the Europeans at border control would be exercising at least a small amount of “we told you so” energy 😂 Like Daniel, you’ve also reminded me of an ill-fated 🍄 trip to Amsterdam that has to go on my list.
This is brilliant, and brings back so many memories. I'm inspired now to write a post about my own travel mishaps getting in and out of countries.
Your Amsterdam experience really resonates. My first trip there was with my best friend, we were 19, took the ferry over. We had a cheap place to stay for our 3/4 days, but we blew most of our money the first day on [you know, the wrong types of things!] most of which were duds. We were so skint that we loitering in cafes eating people's leftovers and on our final day, parked ourselves at a massive all-you-can-eat pizza buffet by the canal and sat there for hours, staring wistfully in the distance, wondering where our money had gone.
Crikey, glad you made it to your various destinations eventually, Georgina. I sympathise! Entertainingly narrated, as always – thank you for the smiles!
Hoping your writing retreat with a view of truly dark skies is blissful.
I always want to say "I voted remain, don't look at me like that" when I go through passport control, but then remain voters are insufferable and I feel dirty being one of them. Even worse, I'm now trapped on the island with them like some a really depressing reality TV show. I'm a Europhile who hates Hugh Grant, get me out of here!
Ohh the unchaperoned vagina... Yes, I had unchaperoned boobs in India. Accidentally caused quite the stir.
I can imagine! Hope you had a good time, nonetheless!
I didn't, but that was because of my toxic partner at the time haha all good now!
Ugh to the toxic partner! Glad all is okay now :)
God I love this. At times it's like you cracked my own head open.
That's a grand compliment, Lewis! Thank you!
Never do I get as irate as in the passport queue. Four of us get to stand in the EU-queue whereas one husband gets to stand in the Brexit queue. That's when you'll hear me loudly rant about "STUPID FUCKING BREXIT VOTING IDIOTS" and I swear I can tell by the looks in their eyes who voted what? Holders of EU passports who are residents of the UK then have the added complexity of being let back into the country they call "home". Do you have Settled status or Pre-settled status and why can't we see your papers? How many people have been taken into that little room because customs officials don't know that this status is electronic, connected to the passport? They WILL NOT accept that there is no piece of paper. I'm now a naturalised British Citizen, which means I have to travel on two passports, one to go out, and the other to come home, sweet home, to my money-laundering facility in Hull.
Ah well - there's definitely worse things! I think it's quite funny 😁
Great post! The idea of some officious bloke yelling at you about overstaying, and taking so long about it that you nearly miss your flight out of the country is hilarious!
I hate the airport - partly because of the consequences of Brexit, but mostly because I ALWAYS get pulled aside for extra checks at Customs. Always. We finally figured out that it's because husband looks a) shady, and b) like he'd get his wife to carry his contraband for him. ;D
Haha that definitely explains... something!
Hilarious Georgina. I do feel that the Europeans at border control would be exercising at least a small amount of “we told you so” energy 😂 Like Daniel, you’ve also reminded me of an ill-fated 🍄 trip to Amsterdam that has to go on my list.
Yeah, definitely getting the "you made your bed" vibe at passport control! 😅
This is brilliant, and brings back so many memories. I'm inspired now to write a post about my own travel mishaps getting in and out of countries.
Your Amsterdam experience really resonates. My first trip there was with my best friend, we were 19, took the ferry over. We had a cheap place to stay for our 3/4 days, but we blew most of our money the first day on [you know, the wrong types of things!] most of which were duds. We were so skint that we loitering in cafes eating people's leftovers and on our final day, parked ourselves at a massive all-you-can-eat pizza buffet by the canal and sat there for hours, staring wistfully in the distance, wondering where our money had gone.
Haha oh nooo! Definitely more fun to look back on than it was to actually experience!
Crikey, glad you made it to your various destinations eventually, Georgina. I sympathise! Entertainingly narrated, as always – thank you for the smiles!
Hoping your writing retreat with a view of truly dark skies is blissful.
Thanks Wendy! I'm enjoying some gorgeous skies, day and night!
I always want to say "I voted remain, don't look at me like that" when I go through passport control, but then remain voters are insufferable and I feel dirty being one of them. Even worse, I'm now trapped on the island with them like some a really depressing reality TV show. I'm a Europhile who hates Hugh Grant, get me out of here!
Enjoy your trip!
Hahaha right? Thanks 😊