Thursday, September 24, 2009

Down with the Incas! Go Aztecs go!

This just a small note to specify and inform the few readers who were awaiting updates of the humanitarian mission that wife and I were supposed to be part of in Peru:

We were denied entry to Peru because of our Lebanese Passports.

Despite the Organization’s credentials and letters, the two Lebanese members had to turn back while the rest of the mission went on. With teary eyes, we bid our friends farewell and wished them the best of luck as we were put back on the next plane to Montreal, via Mexico.

After about a year of planning, hard work, and a lot of financial investment in equipments, we were turned back just like that, just because we were born in a certain country. It became evident to me that before the Lebanese help others, they have to help themselves, and I will apply for my Canadian citizenship as soon as I get back. I actually should have done that a long while ago.

However upon our arrival to Mexico, we decided to make the best out of this entire ordeal, and stay for a few days in Mexico City, and Acapulco.

And this is where we will be for the next few days before our trip back home to Montreal.

Hasta Luego.

7 comments:

shoesthatfit said...

oh that sucks! :(

but ... but ... downing a few tequilas with the mrs in mexico (as a plan B) ain't bad either.

Liliane said...

oh shit this sucks :S

I guess try to make the best out of it in Mexico... damn :(

lo siento de verdad :(

Delirious said...

omg... I just saw this. ma32oul?

c'est l'hopital qui se fout de la charite yanni!

this is really appalling. I can imagine your disappointment...

_z. said...

yup... well i guess we actually did get a vacation... and instead of having to work crazy hours, we were able to chill in mexico and in san francisco... so there.

Rania said...

I'm so sorry for that Z!!!, what a waste of efforts!i was so excited to read on your blog that you're going to Peru, i was planning a trip next year to trek Machu Pichu!!! i guess i gotta get another passport!!! I had the same problem in Kenya, yup Kenya as in Africa, lebanese passports need SIX WEEKS to get a visa!!!!!

Anyway im happy you enjoyed your vacation in Mexio and San Francisco!

Much light!

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