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From Japan to Mexico

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We got here on December 3rd. The move from Japan to Mexico went very well without any hitches. Considering how shy Sputnik is, she has adjusted well and quickly.

How did we get here?
I flew on United Airlines from Japan to the U.S and from the U.S. to Mexico on American Airlines. Both airlines allowed Sputnik to come with me as my carry-on luggage, and both were very accommodating. I was glad to have Sputnik with me at all times.

Immigration with a cat at the airport in Mexico:
Although I had all my paperwork, when I mentioned to the Mexican Immigration that I had a cat and the proper paperwork, they didn’t ask to see either and just motioned for me to push the button. If I had gotten a red light, everything in my possession would have been inspected. I got the green light and was able to go through without any inspection or further questions. What luck! Getting through was a piece of cake.

I will be blogging more regularly from here on.

Comments

Marlene said…
Glad the move went well and glad to see you back.
Anya said…
Hi we are happy you are back :-)
Oopsss.... Sputnik had make a fly trip Wow!!!
Thats fantastic and I hope all is well with him now !!!!

greetings
Kareltje -^.^=
Anya :-)
Poetic Artist said…
I am so glad you arrived and I have missed you.
Welcome Back to blog land.
Katelen
Tracy said…
Hi, Juana! So very glad to see you back here... You've been much missed! :o) And so glad that all went so good with your move... and Sputnik must be a born flyer! Hope you all are settling in and happy in your new home and surrounding. Stop by soon! ((HUGS))
zendotstudio said…
I have been checking in periodically to see if you've surfaced. Noticed your comment on my blog this morning so figure you must have re-joined the blogging world. Welcome back. We've missed you! I look forward to your insightful stories of life in Mexico in the same way I so enjoyed you explaining and showing us Japan.

I'm sure you have stories to share!
Chris Stone said…
glad to here everything went well! i got stopped once when trying to leave mexico. lol.
readingsully2 said…
I am so glad you have shared these details with us. I find it fascinating. I am delighted your cat did have to endure some sort of quarantine. :) It is good to have you back, Juana.

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