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starlagurl	Jan 29 2008, 10:38 AM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	This is kind of funny. Apparently the Australian government has issued a warning to travelers to "exercise caution" when traveling to Canada. This is because of terrorists, avalanches and more... http://www.thestar.com/News/article/297431 Australians taking the advice of their government's "Smart Traveller" web site will likely be steering clear of Canada. That website, which is run by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has Canada listed as a country where travellers should "exercise caution," which is the second-safest category. Apparently our problems stem from the threat of terrorism, heavy snow, ice and forest fires that can erupt "at any time." -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

andrea	Feb 8 2008, 09:51 AM Post #2
Globetrotter Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 2-September 03 Member No.: 2 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Too funny!! How BIZARRE!!

wakingdream	Feb 8 2008, 10:03 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	Canada should issue a travel 'warning' for Canadians traveling to Australia. Canadian travelers should exercise caution when traveling to Australia; "Australian has more poisonous and bitey nasties than any other nation in both the sea and on land - crocodiles, jellyfish, snakes, sharks and spiders, to name but a few - as well as the occasional felons who set fire to backpacker hostels or ambush tourists on lonely outback roads." Plus, the sun could potentially fry your skin right off which could lead to death and you could drown in the waters, which make up a high percentage of tourist deaths each year. And aren't there killer kangaroos on the loose out there too???? Eeeeks! Use great caution and always be on the lookout for danger! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

starlagurl	Feb 8 2008, 11:02 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Hahaha, yeah now that you mention it, Australia is probably way more dangerous than Canada... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

fuzzyhatjon	Feb 13 2008, 09:12 PM Post #5
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 19-May 07 Member No.: 55634 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Canadian girls seem to jump on guys with Auzzie dialects. May be the most dangerous part and they don't even mention that.

wakingdream	Feb 14 2008, 02:34 PM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	There is something about those accents, and Kiwi ones too but I learned a long time ago not to let them fool me!! Used to date an Aussie guy long time ago.I'm sure it was the accent that first hooked me in...... -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

ScottWoz	Feb 15 2008, 08:26 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	You flamin' beauty! Don't forget the drop bears, they're lethal too! -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

introducinlyric	Feb 18 2008, 08:30 PM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5348 Joined: 24-May 07 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 56605	QUOTE(wakingdream @ Feb 8 2008, 10:03 AM) Canada should issue a travel 'warning' for Canadians traveling to Australia. Canadian travelers should exercise caution when traveling to Australia; "Australian has more poisonous and bitey nasties than any other nation in both the sea and on land - crocodiles, jellyfish, snakes, sharks and spiders, to name but a few - as well as the occasional felons who set fire to backpacker hostels or ambush tourists on lonely outback roads." Plus, the sun could potentially fry your skin right off which could lead to death and you could drown in the waters, which make up a high percentage of tourist deaths each year. And aren't there killer kangaroos on the loose out there too???? Eeeeks! Use great caution and always be on the lookout for danger! omg this is hilarious!!!!!! almost brought tears to my eyes -------------------- Do You Want The Truth or Something Beautiful?

cheli	Mar 1 2008, 04:08 PM Post #9
Pathfinder Group: Members Posts: 383 Joined: 16-April 07 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 48561 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jan 29 2008, 10:38 AM) Apparently our problems stem from the threat of terrorism, heavy snow, ice and forest fires that can erupt "at any time." Hmm apart from the threat of heavy snow and ice (ok, maybe in Tasmania) how is that any different to home? -------------------- Happiness isn't a destination; it's a means of travelling

starlagurl	Mar 3 2008, 09:11 AM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yeah, it's just bizarre-o -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

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