SewerUrchin43 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Another question for the blog, Some family has asked about if we could bring some sand back for their souvenir. Is this allowed? Has anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Based on what's in the bottom of my suitcase after any cruise, I bring back sand from everywhere. Ray, Villageidiot, Hoppy2cruise and 11 others 2 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I believe that it is technically illegal to import sand. That being said, my wife has been collecting a small baggie of sand from everywhere she’s been for almost 40 years. RWDW1204, CruiseMsclDad and SewerUrchin43 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octaviocloss Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 i've been smuggling sand under my crocs for years now i guess SewerUrchin43, WAAAYTOOO and CruiseMsclDad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4disney Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I thought it was okay to bring back sand, that it's just shells and coral that you're not allowed to bring back because of possible critters. SewerUrchin43 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 It is interesting to see that this link says you can, and when I clicked on the seashells link on the side it also said you can. I know you cannot bring sea shells OUT of Caribbean nations. Plenty of people in Aruba have received cash/on the spot fines. When we flew out of there the gate agent for Jetblue was sure to ask us if we had sea shells and then explained how it would cost of loads of money if caught. The secruity at CoCocay and Bahamas remove seashells from passengers too. So I'm thinking "beware" what seems "ok" in our country for import does not necessarily mean it is "ok" for export from another country. https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Can-I-bring-into-the-country-sand-or-ocean-sediment-from-another-country RWDW1204, WAAAYTOOO and SewerUrchin43 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 There is a sea shell ban? I have never been asked, when did this start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, CruiseMsclDad said: There is a sea shell ban? I have never been asked, when did this start? You can buy seashells in gift shops and bring them back, for the most part (save receipts). You are not supposed to remove shells, etc. from beaches. I tend to buy stuff in US possessions/states rather than foreign countries just to make sure they are approved by customs. Having said all of that, years ago I used to bring back "dead" shells and coral for office gifts. That is a no-no today. Too much illegal harvesting of live coral out there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Based on what's in the bottom of my suitcase after any cruise, I bring back sand from everywhere. I accidentally smuggle sand from most beaches. I find it at home after a thorough shower. CruiseMsclDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, ChessE4 said: You can buy seashells in gift shops and bring them back, for the most part (save receipts). You are not supposed to remove shells, etc. from beaches. I tend to buy stuff in US possessions/states rather than foreign countries just to make sure they are approved by customs. Having said all of that, years ago I used to bring back "dead" shells and coral for office gifts. That is a no-no today. Too much illegal harvesting of live coral out there..... Good to know! thank you, my youngest son always brings back to the ship half the beach ! Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, AlmondFarmer said: I accidentally smuggle sand from most beaches. I find it at home after a thorough shower. Do almonds grow in a sandy soil? bobroo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 19 hours ago, crazy4disney said: I thought it was okay to bring back sand, that it's just shells and coral that you're not allowed to bring back because of possible critters. There could also be microscopic critters living in the sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 14 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Do almonds grow in a sandy soil? Possible in a sandy loam. A clay loam is better for root anchorage. It feasible to grow almonds in a different soil/climate within U.S. I would not be in California. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, AlmondFarmer said: Possible in a sandy loam. A clay loam is better for root anchorage. It feasible to grow almonds in a different soil/climate within U.S. I would not be in California. Now if you could just find a way to grow almonds (or anything else, FTM) without any water you'd be golden in the golden state ! Sorry....bad joke... AlmondFarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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