Hi Everyone,
Back at work today after my short trip over the border to China. I traveled by the Trans Siberian Railway, through the Southern Gobi and into a little city in China called Erlian. It was a great few days, I got my new visa and it was back to work today.
I was wondering if we might do a little more weeding this afternoon, but when I walked in this morning, I couldn't see any of the troublesome weeds that we had to pull out. We did such a good job last Friday. But I only made it to lunch time, because now that I have my new visa, I can apply for an alien card. Sounds rather weird doesn't it.
I had a phone call from the Foreign Relations Officer (a really nice young doctor with great English) and she said we could go to the Immigration Office this afternoon. I realised then that even if there was some gardening to do I'd miss out because the Immigration Office is about 45 minutes from town, depending on traffic. Gerlee, the F.R.O, would arrange transport. I had to meet her at the back entrance to the hospital.
When I got there our carriage awaited .... the hospital ambulance. I questioned what if someone needs it, but it seems that they didn't think that was a possibility, so we piled in. I had this secret urge to say I wanted to ride in the back, but I suppressed it. So, off we went, stopping so I could have passport photos on the way. I had to submit one on the immigration form and the girl did a nice job of photo-shopping. The advantage of traveling in an emergency vehicle is that when the traffic got thick, the driver just hit the siren. Love it. So when I say 45 minute trip, that is if you aren't in an ambulance.
Mind you, it was pretty sparse inside. A stretcher, oxygen bottle and first aid kit, and I was told it was very well equipped. I had a sudden thought, hope we don't come across an accident, I wouldn't know what to do.
At the Immigration Office it was lots of forms to fill and numbers to give. Then I had to have another photo. You should see the photo they took, then you would know why it says "alien". This followed by fingerprints, in case I do something wrong I guess.
All done now and all I have to do is wait for my card to arrive. And, to wait with bated breath for next Friday, wonder what the next surprise will be.
Cheers
Di
Back at work today after my short trip over the border to China. I traveled by the Trans Siberian Railway, through the Southern Gobi and into a little city in China called Erlian. It was a great few days, I got my new visa and it was back to work today.
I was wondering if we might do a little more weeding this afternoon, but when I walked in this morning, I couldn't see any of the troublesome weeds that we had to pull out. We did such a good job last Friday. But I only made it to lunch time, because now that I have my new visa, I can apply for an alien card. Sounds rather weird doesn't it.
I had a phone call from the Foreign Relations Officer (a really nice young doctor with great English) and she said we could go to the Immigration Office this afternoon. I realised then that even if there was some gardening to do I'd miss out because the Immigration Office is about 45 minutes from town, depending on traffic. Gerlee, the F.R.O, would arrange transport. I had to meet her at the back entrance to the hospital.
When I got there our carriage awaited .... the hospital ambulance. I questioned what if someone needs it, but it seems that they didn't think that was a possibility, so we piled in. I had this secret urge to say I wanted to ride in the back, but I suppressed it. So, off we went, stopping so I could have passport photos on the way. I had to submit one on the immigration form and the girl did a nice job of photo-shopping. The advantage of traveling in an emergency vehicle is that when the traffic got thick, the driver just hit the siren. Love it. So when I say 45 minute trip, that is if you aren't in an ambulance.
Mind you, it was pretty sparse inside. A stretcher, oxygen bottle and first aid kit, and I was told it was very well equipped. I had a sudden thought, hope we don't come across an accident, I wouldn't know what to do.
At the Immigration Office it was lots of forms to fill and numbers to give. Then I had to have another photo. You should see the photo they took, then you would know why it says "alien". This followed by fingerprints, in case I do something wrong I guess.
All done now and all I have to do is wait for my card to arrive. And, to wait with bated breath for next Friday, wonder what the next surprise will be.
Cheers
Di
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