I guess the trip is official now. Okay, it was official when I paid for it….and paid for the flight….okay, it’s been official for a while.  The thing is, other than packing and buying a few clothes and toiletries, I was really waiting for my visa.  It arrived today.

I wasn’t expecting any problems, but one never knows how things are going to turn out. I remember encountering difficulty when I got my working visa for Japan.  Things worked out in that case, but maybe it subconsciously affected me.

I was a bit surprised at the price, but it is all part of the expenses for the trip.  I won’t let it bother me or become a point of contention.  Stuff is coming together, and I am getting excited.  I still have lots of time, but I wonder if I should make a packing checklist.

Hopefully, these posts are not annoying too many of you.  I haven’t taken a vacation in a long time and these blogs are helping me keep it all together.  I have also found lots of blogs about the country and am really enjoying reading about the place.