Traveling to Jersey
Hello! It's been a couple of weeks since I arrived in Jersey. After some time to recover from jet lag, it's time to explain the ordeal of getting from Butler, PA to Jersey. This would normally be a relatively simple process involving a couple of connecting flights. However, someone made the journey much more complicated: Because of UK regulations, any pets (excluding service animals) entering the country must ride in the cargo hold. This was going to be very expensive, not to mention anxiety-inducing for both myself and Carina. I decided to fly into Paris to avoid this complication. Before flying, we both needed documents: I had to secure a visa for studying, and Carina needed an Animal Health Certificate. I would recommend starting on these ASAP if they're ever part of your travel plans; both took two to three months to procure. Carina was the problem child, as she needed certificates for both France and Jersey. Eventually, however, we had our paperwork and as many belongi...