Passport Laundering

Contrary to what some of my friends may think, knowing of my l33t
Photoshop skills, this is not about any international crime syndicates.

Yes, I’m in Hong Kong after spending the last 10 years between Japan,
China, Philippines and Australia. Yes, I’m a bit dodgy. But no, this is
a tale of something much more embarrassing.

I’m now studying as a student at City University, Hong Kong, while my
wife and kids are in Manila. I thought I was doing quite well with the
housekeeping by myself, until..

Passport Laundering

ALWAYS CHECK YOUR POCKETS BEFORE PUTTING STUFF IN THE WASHER!

:P

It took me great pains to secure a student visa to
Hong Kong, during which time I ran out of pages in my old passport and
went through the extended PITA of renewing my Australian passport
overseas. If you read my previous post about Black Swan occurrences,
this definitely falls into the category of things I had not expected

Oh well, back to immigration, Australian consulate, and maybe the dry cleaners from now on…?

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever let go through the spin cycle?

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