Jan 30, 2010

Jan. 30th, 2010...

Take off: MINUS 16 HOURS!!!!!

COLOMBIA!

The next portion of the adventure! I'm ready. Almost! My luggage is too heavy. I can't part with anything. o-well. I'll deal with it at the airport.

Looking forward to the Colombian process...here's the deal, as I know it.

Day 1: "Handing over" Ceremony. This will take place at FANA, I think. Super cool. We get dressed up, take pics, sign some papers.

Days 2-8: "Bonding". We chillax in the hotel. Play dominos, uno, watch TV, sleep in late, go to bed late. Tour things. Buy things. Want things. Need things. I can only imagine.

Day 8 or 9: "Bienestar interview". Colombian officials ask the who, what, when, where, why questions to Andrés and to me, myself, I...(English teachers help!)

Days 9-16: "Waiting". I was advised that if I can afford it "go on vacation". Santa Marta, Cartegena, etc.. are great places. We'll see. I know it's a once in a lifetime trip. I'll do what I can. Having a "papichulo" paycheck would help. Note to self...Find husband. (JUST JOKING!!! Really.)

Days 17-34: Waiting. Waiting. Court Date. Waiting. Waiting. Embassy Date. Waiting. Waiting. Doctor Date. Waiting. Waiting. Passport/Visa stuff. Waiting. Waiting. Exit Date. Waiting Waiting.

Days: 34-???. "Bitch on". This is where I will "lose it". I will call everyone and anyone on 5 mins intervals to get home. (Including the lawyers, The American Embassy, President of Colombia, etc.) :-)

So... I'm looking forward to keeping you all updated. Thanks for reading!