Friday, January 25, 2008

Australia Warns Visiting Canada Dangerous?


Australia's "Smart Traveler" web site now lists Canada as a destination where visitors should "exercise caution."

We're listed as somewhat dangerous due to the risk of terrorism, snow and ice storms, avalanches in BC and forest fires that can supposedly erupt any time.

This assessment is coming from a country that is awash in lethal threats. Australia hosts 17 of the world's deadliest snakes including the Inland Taipan; a gaggle of nasty bugs including the Funelweb Spider, the Box Jellyfish and Blue-Ringed Octopus, 165-species of sharks, saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, droughts, floods and wildfires.

I wonder if the Aussies are warning potential visitors to steer clear of their own country? It would make a lot of sense, wouldn't it?

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