The U.S. Embassy staff then escorted us to the international airport and assisted us through the Quantas check-in. Quantas also coordinated reservations with the remaining domestic airlines involved in getting us home. Both Quantas and Continental Airlines honored our existing tickets - no surcharge for changing flights, etc. Finally, about 27 hours later than our original vacation plans, we arrived home. Safe, sound, and with all our equipment.
Political problems require political solutions.
We are thankful that there existed a good working relationship between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Janeen Prator has served in this role for the past couple of years and has asked for someone else take over this function effective as of January 2001. If you think you might be interested, contact either Janeen or Robert Shaklovitz for more information. Those who attended the HUPS Shootout in Cozumel wanted to thank Jim Peacock for his hospitality on their last night in Cozumel. Take a look, you're gonna like it.