The one aspect of my trip that I did not think would be a problem, getting a visa for India, has turned disastrous. I made the mistake of telling the people at the Indian consulate that I would be volunteering while I am there. What a HUGE mistake!
The woman behind the counter said "India does not take volunteers"... I know, I couldn't believe she was saying this either- especially as I was staring at a life-size mural on the consulate wall of Mother Teresa who, by the way, is originally from Macedonia!! I am not sure why I have been given such a hard time (will spare you the details) but I am definitely beginning to see this is an issue of national pride for them and also the woman I always have to deal with clearly doesn't like me either for whatever reason. So, if my third visit to the consulate fails on Tuesday, it doesn't look like I will be stopping in India. What a shame!
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Wow! What an amazing plan you have! I hope you get into India. WHo are you traveling with? Keep us posted on your adventures.
Ellen (Royals)
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