SO.........................
Turns out I am 95% going to India.
I just got back from the immigration office - the guy, Robel, I met there didn't really have a connection that was any different that who I already spoke to. My option there was to get a different kind of visa, but that would take about 3 weeks. Since TJ is here in 15 days (yay!!!!) I don't have time to wait around to MAYBE have a different kind of visa - plus it would take about 20,000 rupees. That's a lot.
So, I got the multiple entry visa for $140 US dollars...and unless some magic occurs, I am going to India.
What an adventure.
This will make my free(er) time much more interesting. I really don't mind, I think it's going to be an interesting independent adventure. I want to go some where North and safe, and not in a city. I think it would be great to hang out in some villages for a couple of days.
The only downfall is money - of course - but this is my cheapest option at this point (about rs2,500 each way + money for food - FYI right now the currency is fluctuating between 74 - 72 rs to the dollar).
Also I won't be able to go to the gym for 6-7 days...the other pit of the situation.
It takes about 2 days to get there by bus, and I have to be out of the country for 2 days, but 3 days would guarantee that I won't get any shit from anyone about my Nepali visa.
The good news is that I already have my Indian visa.
Maybe deep down, subconsciously, I knew that I would have to go to India.
That is the status on my crazy visa situation. I really like STA, and liked my travel agent...but if you go through them be sure to do the math yourself because they are not very good at that.
By 2 days! That's what gets me! And I found out that the last day you are here you don't need a visa for...so technically 1 day - 1 day - less and I would be totally kosher.
What can you do?
Life is one big adventure, especially in a third world country.
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I'll bet you have an awesome time in India. I know it sucks that you're going to have to spend all the money, but hey, you have the option to get on a bus and go to India! Do it!
And thanks for the words of comfort - I actually really hate my job but can't blog about it because I worry that someone from work might find it before I quit. I'm looking for something (anything) else and I think life will be better once that change occurs.
Miss you! Stay safe!
--Rosie
geez loooeeeez.....maybe with the one issue they didn't take into account that you would be in tomorrow land?!?.....i love you honey ... i know you are aware of safety....thinking of you! Check your e-mail about what i found out with s.m.---------Loves, Mom
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