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I ended up buying a 5 pound phone card while I was out and about so I could call home. You can get them at any of the many convenience stores. It got me about 25-30 minutes to the US from the payphone in the Ren lobby. Didn't use it up so I'll bring it next trip. You can get different sizes.
I had my cell for emergencies and for texting.
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Originally posted by NZNeep View PostI was sitting there thinking "it isn't that awful. Is my taste in wine that bad?"
So the Californian vs New Zealand Sanctuary wine explanation makes sense. Heh.
Originally posted by Skydiver View Posti think all wine tastes bad
always gives me a headache.
i'll take rum please
Or practise..........
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I upgraded my phone to global after AT4 when my Mom had no way of contacting me except for email (which, being techie-disadvantaged, was even difficult for her to figure out) when my Grandma died a few days before the event. Was gutted. Decided when emergencies back home happen, I want to know NOW. Not days later.
It's worked out splendidly each time I was overseas and the bill isnt much. I pay like .05 for texts received and .50 for sending. The calling rate depends on the country, but I used it sparingly. It was just nice to have that assurance.
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gosh, i've been watching all the news and videos about the quake and tsunami in japan. my heart and prayers really go out to them. the tsunami wave videos are amazing . i just can't wrap my head around this massive wave pushing huge boats and hundreds of cars and houses all the way inland to the farm fields . it's really horrific. i'm so grateful that the other places where there are tsunami waves-hawaii and the west coast of north america -were evacuated and the waves don't seem to be to very high. i sure hope the worst of the after shocks are over and no more quakes will do any damage. i'm grateful that i don't live in an area where quakes are a problem. i don't think i've ever even felt a rumble although we have had a few minor rumbles here near chicago. my heart really goes out to them in japan. there but for the grace of God go I.
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Last quake we had in our area was about last spring if I remember correctly. Wasn't anything major, but it surely made the news. I didnt feel it cos I was working on the boat at the time, but the year before this, we had another which I totally felt. Weirdest feeling.
My thoughts are with those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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Originally posted by Skydiver View Postmy phone won't even work in the UK
Having watched the tsunami disaster as it unfolded yesterday, and then hearing about the Australian consulate tracking down Aussie visitors in Japan, had me thinking that I wonder if I should register with the Aussie Consulate every time I venture out the country? Coz I didn't when I went to Europe in 09 or NZ last year. Had something happened, the hubby knew I was in whatever country I was in but is it better to register when traveling abroad in case of events such as the Japan earthquake & tsunami?
Do most of you register with you consulate when you leave your country? Just a thought.
Sta safe everyone. xo"Live Peace - Speak Kindness - Dwell in Possibility"
Hug Your Loved Ones!!
~Amanda Tapping
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Originally posted by Chelle DB View PostHaving watched the tsunami disaster as it unfolded yesterday, and then hearing about the Australian consulate tracking down Aussie visitors in Japan, had me thinking that I wonder if I should register with the Aussie Consulate every time I venture out the country? Coz I didn't when I went to Europe in 09 or NZ last year. Had something happened, the hubby knew I was in whatever country I was in but is it better to register when traveling abroad in case of events such as the Japan earthquake & tsunami?
Do most of you register with you consulate when you leave your country? Just a thought.
Sta safe everyone. xosigpic
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Originally posted by Chelle DB View PostHaving watched the tsunami disaster as it unfolded yesterday, and then hearing about the Australian consulate tracking down Aussie visitors in Japan, had me thinking that I wonder if I should register with the Aussie Consulate every time I venture out the country? Coz I didn't when I went to Europe in 09 or NZ last year. Had something happened, the hubby knew I was in whatever country I was in but is it better to register when traveling abroad in case of events such as the Japan earthquake & tsunami?
Do most of you register with you consulate when you leave your country? Just a thought.
Sta safe everyone. xo
I always register on the Aus Govt Smart Traveller website Chelle, even when going to a 'safe' country like the US for a week. The local consulates in 2 of the countries I've visited have actually contacted me during my holidays to alert me to issues in the area I was travelling in.
I also had to go to the embassy in Washington during my last trip and they were saying it makes their jobs so much easier if a disaster/major event occurs and they've already got your details on file.
I'd recommend it - for Aussies it's so easy to fill in the online form - then they send your information to the Aus embassies and consulates in the areas you'll be going.
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