Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]During the past ten years I made 60 to 80 overseas trips. When returning to Frankfurt/Main, one time I was asked from where I came, one time my suitcase was briefly checked. No interest in cameras. I can't remember that a border police officer EVER asked ANY question. When arriving abroad, sometimes I am asked whether I carry a video camera, but no interest USD 10,000 Leica gear. Some years ago they sometimes scribbled my laptop's serial no. into my passport, but the laptops are getting cheap and no one shows any interest. The most "interesting" experience is travelling to and from Israel, in particular if you use El Al and if your destination is on the West Bank. The short security interview you enjoy if using an US airline is a joke in comparison to that. Again no interest in Leica, but in some bars of soap made from olive oil. Hans-Peter