Pep's ATA Carnet Adventure

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OK, Fun's Over! :(

Well, I made it back home!  It was a long trip back that included a missed flight and lost baggage, but I managed to catch a later flight to Chicago from Frankfurt and my bags were eventually delivered to my house.  Overall, I had a great time during my six week vacation!  It had been three years since I had been back to see my family.  Macedonia had changed significantly for the better.  New buildings had been erected, roads repaved, and security heightened.  I think the country is moving in the right direction for membership in the EU.

Once again, Macedonian Customs signed and stamped my carnet with no questions asked.  There was one other carnet user in front of me.  I believe he was from one of the Nordic countries.  He was traveling with a violin.  Chicago Customs also quickly signed the carnet.  One of the officials actually remembered me from when I began my trip.  She remembered me because I had given them CIB pens when I had my carnet signed before I left.  They gave me a warm welcome back to the US!  I want to thank CIB again for allowing me to participate in the internship and for their participation on my trip!  It was a great experience that I will always remember!  Thank you!

Pep