After much delay, hassle, and a total of six visits to the Chinese embassy, I finally got a Chinese visa! Only 30 days, but still, it's enough for a start. Queued for four hours the first time, got within two feet of the window before they closed. The second time I got some assistance from [...]
Entries from August 30th, 2007
Milestones, and more headaches
August 17th, 2007 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
Just a few quick notes – I have finally gotten moving again, but only for a short while – I am thwarted in the hunt for a Chinese visa again. But more on that below. There was a rumour going around Nomad’s that the Kyrgyz/Kazakh border would be closed for a few days, due to [...]
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Almost ready to move again!
August 10th, 2007 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
Quick post for some good news – my replacement barbag turned up yesterday, and my Kazakh visa was processed no problems. This means that I can get moving again! My Kazakh visa starts on the 14th, so the plan is to leave here on the 14th, hopefully get to Almaty in 2 days, and then [...]
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Questions on my mind, and progress
August 4th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
Progress is being made! I now have a New Zealand passport, with a Kyrgyz visa valid until 2/9/07, so I am legal in this country. The Kazakh embassy accepted my application for a Kazakh tourist visa, starting 14/8/07. I should get that back on the 9th. I then only need to get a Chinese visa, [...]
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Persona Grata
August 1st, 2007 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
The physical entity known as Lindsay Hill is now a legal entity once more! Yesterday morning I collected my replacement passport from the British Consul here in Bishkek. I only held it in my hands for half an hour, as I then had to go and hand it in to the Kyrgyz Consular Service, to [...]
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