Visa Trauma
I received a delightful five-weeks-until-we're-in-India card from Trav this morning. This could have been seen as a good omen before I went to the India House to collect my visa. HA! After waiting until they opened (an hour after I thought they did), I found that due to a misunderstanding on the application, my visa EXPIRES IN NOVEMBER and I must APPLY AND PAY AGAIN. £60!!This started me off crying from the frustration and financial concerns, not to mention the fear that I might not get it sorted in time, etc. Over-dramatic given the situation, I admit. But it must have tapped into some deeper fears that I didn't know were there because I ended up sobbing uncontrollably on the Strand. We're talking hyperventilating, stares from strangers, basket-case level breakdown.
I'm not sure how long that bit of tissue was stuck in my sunglasses, but that may have also contributed to the funny looks.
posted by Lauren and Travis @ 2:07 PM
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