Lady Pubnico

Hi All, My second cup of coffee hasn’t kicked in, so there are some empty posts from me below. Was trying to reply to Empty Bucket. A couple of weeks ago, I’d emailed the Canadian Embassy in Cairo looking guidance, and pointed out (among other things) that I’d arrive by cruise ship and would be in Egypt less than 72 hours. I just got a response telling me to consult Egyptian authorities. It went on and quoted the current info on the Global Affairs page. Absolutely no mention at all of a 72 hour cruise exemption.

The other responses are probably more correct, but Norwegian Gem as the host name, Port of Alexandria as the address and (I believe) my own phone number and email address. It worked!

Good choices … but mine would be Rappie Pie. They sell it at the Sobeys in Nova Scotia, but not in New Brunswick (who knows why?).

I was there a couple of weeks ago! Nice beach! Let’s hope Lee doesn’t do it too much damage! Halifax is out shopping in preparation.

Hey Acadian Dad! Yes indeed, it will be interesting to see what transpires on the ground. Which east coast province are you from? I’m of Acadian descent on my mother’s side. Nova Scotia, traceable back to the Lord and Lady of Pubnico, pre English settlement and pre-Expulsion. I picked my Cruise Critic name when I was researching the family tree.

Thanks for the information on the medications and customs. I wrote to the Montreal Consulate a couple of days ago for clarification of “psychotropic medication”. No response so I’ll email the Embassy later today. Although they fit within the definition, I can’t imagine that they’d be interested in medications for common mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, OCD, etc. etc.

Ha ha! Not organized at all! I’ve still lots of things to do to plan this trip! I spotted the info on what you can’t bring into Egypt on the Canadian Foreign Affairs site. I think it’s way down on the page that lists all the Egyptian dangers. I wrote the Montreal consulate for clarification on allowed medications and what sort of documentation you need. I’ll post if I get any useful information. PS Has anyone seen the Toronto Star article about the Norwegian cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland? The closest rescue boat is 2000 km away. I would be sitting in a life boat with a large bottle of rum! The captain is saying there’s no risk to the passengers, but they expect the ship to release with high tide. Here’s hoping all goes well for the rescue.

You can also email egypt.consulate@videotron.ca (Montreal consulate). I haven’t been able to get through on the Montreal or Ottawa phones.

Hurray! Double confirmation! Thanks for posting!

Still no update on Visas at the Canadian Global Affairs site. Also …. Has anybody read the Global Relations blurb on things that cannot be brought into Egypt? It prohibits psychotropic drugs (whether you have a prescription or not). Also certain cosmetics (huh?) and veterinarian meds. I googled “psychotropic drugs” and it includes a range of mental health medications. Perhaps they’re only targeting marijuana, but that’s not what it says. I’ll try to get some clarification and post.

Good news indeed! I’m hoping to see it on the Global Affairs site tomorrow.

I was told last week that the updated shots would be available in Nova Scotia sometime in October. I’m calling tomorrow to try and book an appointment and will post if there’s any further information.

Canadian Global Affairs has not yet updated their online information.