goldcoastskier

We are in hakuba from 12 march for a week. I can't wait!! What's the likelihood of more snow? Temps have been a bit mild for the last couple of weeks.

Forget windows... Forget Mac os. Just wipe your machine and install a linux os like Ubuntu :-)

Thanks Mama I think I might go with the picture card idea. I was thinking that would be the best idea anyways, it will probably minimize the risk. And no, I don't have to carry an epipen, my allergy is more like an intolerance, but still, I don't want to have to spend a day in bed recovering! Also I am waiting on Yakkan Shoumei to arrive because I have to take pills with me. Anyone else that needs to take medication, I thoroughly recommend completing your application and emailing the pharmaceuticals inspector to ask if it is filled in correctly. They were extremely helpful. Japan

Hey all, thanks for the replies! Ok, so maybe I didn't explain myself properly :-) My allergy is to crustaceans only. I have no problem with molluscs (oysters, scallops, mussels). I think I might go and ask the lovely lady at the bento shop across the road to write it on a card for me. She is very excited for us to be visiting her home country and I'm sure she wouldn't mind. We eat there a few times a week and she knows my problem, so that might be the best bet! I'll let you all know how I get on!

Hamilton island (known as Hammo to locals) is a beautiful part of the world. I used to live in Airlie Beach, but unfortunately the monsoon season brings high heat and humidity. Winter is the best time to visit the Whitsundays. Just before I moved away we had a massive cyclone that blew the hell out of us and a tree crashed through the roof! If you do visit in summer, expect it to rain and don't swim in the ocean. Box jellyfish and irukandji can kill! Oh, and the crocodiles too!

Hey guys, so I finally joined the forums :-) I've never been to Japan before (never been outside Australia in fact!) and am going skiing in Hakuba next month (march). My problem is I have a terrible allergy to crustaceans. Is this common in Japan? I understand English is not common in Hakuba, so how would I explain to restaurant staff that I can't eat prawn, crab and crayfish? The last thing I need on my dream holiday is a trip to the hospital! Cheers for any help!