I have my diplomatic passport, I made plane reservations, and everything seems to be arranged for my departure for China. Unfortunately, I still do not have a China visa. And that small detail may derail all of my arrangements.
Right now, I am being optimistic. I am assuming that everything will be fine, the visa will come through in time, and all of my plans can go forward. However, I have to be realistic, and recognize that it’s possible that my visa will not come through in time, and I will have to redo all of my travel arrangements.
One person told me that he got his visa in one week. Another person said that his came through in three days. The official statement is that it can take up to six weeks to get your visa. Six weeks is too long.
The type-A control freak in me is very uncomfortable with not having control over this process.
Kay
Your role playing characters are fabulous! This is a side of you that we missed when you were here. So excited that you have your travel date, and most of your documents.
By the sounds of the training, it is designed to “get your attention” and to be alert always!
Hope you keep up the blog when during your assignment in China.