I leave for Moscow in just a little over a week. However, the fact that the next step of my life is looming over my head like a gigantic black cloud has not prevented the fact that I am a master at procrastination. Pity. Piles of clothes, both clean and dirty, have created new style of carpet in the room I currently occupy. Books galore find themselves crammed into every available nook. In addition, three lonely,empty suitcases are waiting to be stuffed full of whatever clothes, books and objects I will (hopefully soon) choose to bring with me on my journey. And then there is my recently arrived Russian language course longing to be used, read, listened to. And yet, I am here enjoying my first real vacation since my college years commenced three years ago.
Both fortunately and unfortunately, I have been provided with extra planning/packing time. Apparently, the Russian Consulates/Embassies in the US will no longer expedite work/business VISAS. Originally my VISA agency agent had assured me that my VISA will DEFINITELY be in my hands by July 30th, 2010. The next day he called me back, very apologetic, and very wrong. Oh well. At least he was extremely nice and humble about the whole thing. However, nice and humble cost me an extra $200, because I had to reschedule my Tuesday flight for a Friday flight. Que será, será.
--Sincerely, your soon-to-be Russian Traveler--
