Okay, sorry for the parade of emails over the past 24 hours.
I received an email from a fellow that did a tour in these parts. I was
reminded of the 60th Birthday of the dear ol’ China in October of this
year. He has given me information where to cross into Tibet and since
Tibet is technically China – there are no Visa problems. There are points
to avoid, and because of the birthday, I may not make it across…but then
again…I may be able to. It’s worth a try.
Also, I must say – on a blog – I can not go into political debate about
China/Tibet. ***omitted*** I can not discuss the
happenings in Urumqi with the Uighurs and the Han. ***omitted***
People do question me heading into any of the ‘Stans as a single female.
So this has to be reconsidered.
Mongolia has fresh new paved roads.
I need an invite from Russia to get a Visa – but I found out the consulate
here will give me one fairly easily and cheap.
So, there we go, I feel a lot of progress has been made today (it’s
Monsoon season so the rain keeps me in).
I said 6 months – but if my finances and sponsorship allow – I will go
longer. Graduate school will always be there.
Eleanor