discretion in who they allow in and
there is no recourse if they say no.
If something sounds fishy, they will
turn you away. End of story.
My crossing went like this.
US Customs and Immigration:
“Passport”
I dutifully turn off my bike and
hand over my passport and she fol-
lows with “Where are you from?”
Me: “Ottawa.”
US Customs and Immigration:
“How long will you be staying?”
Me: “50 days.”
US Customs and Immigration:
“Really. What is the purpose for your
visit?”
Me: [Gulp] “I am going to travel
America to explore the country of
fifty of her remaining motels.”
US Customs and Immigration
(looking in complete disbelief and
like I’m half nuts): “Where will you be
staying? Do you have an address?”
Me: [Gulp again] “Yes Ma’am. Well,
actually I have fifty different address-
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