[Cajundaddy]

Travel doesn't have to suck, but it often does. There is a rhythm and method to international air travel and once you figure it out, the process becomes less annoying. Above all... stay calm and cooperative, and always be polite with officials.

We came back last year from middle Europe and the contraband dog marked me while in line for customs. I had a packaged dry salami that I bought in Budapest and planned to eat as a snack during our trip. Off to secondary inspection we went. All the US officials were polite but firm and we were subjected to a thorough search. Apparently there are some salami that are legal to bring in and some are not. Ours did not have the proper visa paperwork so it went in the trash. Who knew salami was verboten?? Welcome to LA.