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I am doing some reading/research as I determine how I will get a few little souvenirs back home and possibly something back to Paris to finish the weekend off before returning to the states.

AAmazing travel journals. Thank you for sharing...very enjoyable reading and photos too. Now I wonder will June ever come? I am so jacked! I suspect the adventure will be beyond what I have daydreamed it will be.

I am wondering too...has anyone taken the train between Paris and A'dam and back like I am planning? I wonder what boarding the train will be like going back to Paris? I have only used trains inside of France, so I don't know what to expect as far as security etc.

A friend..(who has never been over there btw) tells me to carefully wrap up my purchases and stick 'em up my wazoo.. ..not sure which wazoo he was referring to..maybe both. I just don't know about that...I know that I could hold everything in those tight places...but will my wazoo be searched before I board the train (OMG..I hope not..how violating)..and if there are k9 officers there..would they be able to detect it if I indeed had souvenirs in my wazoo!? Nah..I know I'm laughin'..but I am most serious.

I know that I must have a solid plan before I ever get over there and start my shopping and sampling.

I'm thinkin' I just might post some back home to the US and then possibly use my wazoo to transport a bit back to Paris to enjoy the last cpl of days there.

I welcome any and all feedback...suggestions...etc.

Thank you very kindly..be safe,
Lexi~

p.s. I have a conservative appearance and the husband thats taking me, does not smoke any more..so he will be present with his conservativeness to help me maintain decorum.. ...so maybe that will spare me from suspicion..? eh..dunno..prob makes no difference to customs whether I look like someone's mom or a stoner..etc.

lexi wrote:A'dam and back like I am planning? I wonder what boarding the train will be like going back to Paris? I have only used trains inside of France, so I don't know what to expect as far as security etc.

Hey! Have taken that train many many many times as till a few weeks ago I was living in paris. I would have to say its the lottery. First time I took it I was caught by customs. Since then; I've taken it dozens of times without ever bringing back anything, not worth it. And appearance doesn't change anything, dogs will still sniff it. Once though I did see the customs without dogs. Maybe then you could pass. Customs is probably there 1 out of 3 or 4 times. Would use the mail...

Oogie

Maybe, if you put it in your, as you called it, "wazoo" dogs won't smell it? (lol...)

I agree , up the wazoo is the way to go .
Stick to Hash and shape it right , you can take loads .
If your luggage is TOTALLY clean they'll be no need for rubber gloves.

moby69 wrote:I agree , up the wazoo is the way to go .
Stick to Hash and shape it right , you can take loads .
If your luggage is TOTALLY clean they'll be no need for rubber gloves.

Why not just swallow a few grams wrapped in a condom?

moby69 wrote: If your luggage is TOTALLY clean they'll be no need for rubber gloves.

very true, unless you look like a hippy!

i have taken the Thalys and the IC trains to and from Paris, Brussels, Antwerpen, Maastricht and have never had any problem whatsoever.

drayman86 wrote:Why not just swallow a few grams wrapped in a condom?

Dude..you're j/k, right? lmao

Swallowing would be np..its just the retrieval process!! Suffice it to say of all of the kink I do enjoy , scat play in not in my repertoire!

I do appreciate the suggestion though..I am open to creative ideas!

codejd wrote:i have taken the Thalys and the IC trains to and from Paris, Brussels, Antwerpen, Maastricht and have never had any problem whatsoever.

Thanks, this is encouraging to hear.

Tell me..how did you transport your souvenirs?

And..when customs ppl are present..is everyone searched and or sniffed..or just selected travelers?

Master Oogway wrote:

moby69 wrote: If your luggage is TOTALLY clean they'll be no need for rubber gloves.

very true, unless you look like a hippy!

well..its not so much the gloves and the digital exam that I mind..its all about who is wearing the gloves!

Master Oogway wrote:

lexi wrote:A'dam and back like I am planning? I wonder what boarding the train will be like going back to Paris? I have only used trains inside of France, so I don't know what to expect as far as security etc.

Hey! Have taken that train many many many times as till a few weeks ago I was living in paris. I would have to say its the lottery. First time I took it I was caught by customs. Since then; I've taken it dozens of times without ever bringing back anything, not worth it. And appearance doesn't change anything, dogs will still sniff it. Once though I did see the customs without dogs. Maybe then you could pass. Customs is probably there 1 out of 3 or 4 times. Would use the mail...

Oogie

Hey Oogie!

Plz tell me..what are the differences between the tickets, i.e. C1 vs C2 ? I read that in C1 they serve you something to eat..that is insignificant to me really. I am assuming that one could purchase a snack or beverage...so what are the other differences? There certainly is a difference in fares..and I'd rather spend my money in other ways.

Thank you again...
Lexi

on some trains (Thalys) you will get a free light snack, at your seat drink service, taxi service at certain destinations (PARIS-NOORD) as well as a larger more comfy seat in c1. still on others you will have to go to the bar car or whatever to purchase as anyone in c2. i feel it sometimes worth it on that 4hr ride from AMS>PARIS if you can score a last minute weekday fare or something but otherwise, c2 is just fine.

as far as packing it up...i never thought much about it. i have carried my bongs (used), pipes (used) and literally 20+ "packets" from the dam at one time simply putting them in my bag. i once even had the steward take my bag since it was so large and return it to me once we arrived.

have a good trip!

lexi wrote:

drayman86 wrote:Why not just swallow a few grams wrapped in a condom?

Dude..you're j/k, right? lmao

Swallowing would be np..its just the retrieval process!! Suffice it to say of all of the kink I do enjoy , scat play in not in my repertoire!

It's not like I'm in Mr. Hanky or any such thing, however #2 is #2....just don the latex gloves and deal. The possibility of a bowel obstruction concerns me way more than rifling through a little dookie.

drayman86 wrote:

lexi wrote:

drayman86 wrote:Why not just swallow a few grams wrapped in a condom?

Dude..you're j/k, right? lmao

Swallowing would be np..its just the retrieval process!! Suffice it to say of all of the kink I do enjoy , scat play in not in my repertoire!

It's not like I'm in Mr. Hanky or any such thing, however #2 is #2....just don the latex gloves and deal. The possibility of a bowel obstruction concerns me way more than rifling through a little dookie.

"Mr.Hanky".. thats hilarious !

Yea...a blockage would def be far more serious..I just couldn't get past the obvious issue of dealing with the poop

I'm coming to the conclusion that I probably won't risk messing up my bday celebration AND first trip over by getting busted..that would just ruin my day! So...whatever I post, if I do.. or stick up my wazoo will be a conservative amount.
Now that my thoughts have slowed a bit from the information overload of too many hours reading from this amazing forum, I've shifted my mental energy and I am now considering the sight seeing portion of my visit.

I intend to take in a museum or two..and I would love to see the tulips if they are still blooming in June. A'dam seems like a fascinating city..and I want to experience as much of it and the surrounding area as possible.

I figure too, that I won't be able to have any idea of whats available until right before I leave the states..and even then from what I understand..one really has to just go browse whats in the cs's..sample a bit and go from there.

I really...really want to use a vaporizer as well...so I hope to get to check one out and be able to figure out how to use the thing...seems some use bags for inhalation and some don't.. Eh..dunno..its a bit confusing..maybe it will be obvious once I have it in my hands..or maybe someone will be kind enough to help me out.

Thank you for your responses,...be safe

Lexi~