The international undertakers represented us in court. They were prepared to return NICK in a sealed casket and convinced the Portuguese authorities that he posed no health risk. At last they relented, and signed the release documents.
After waiting for 43 days, Mike advised us not to travel, as he did not want any further delays to Nicks return. We could not see NICK or even travel with his casket so the repatriation was to take place immediately.