The week in review.
I started off the week with a 1 hour risk management assessment and overview with a third party company out of the UK. The gentleman giving the overview lived in Mumbai for a couple years and was originally from the UK. The US Embassy just raised the terroristic threat of India. There is possible danger. We discussed what to do in scenarios such as being kidnapped, shot at, being around a bomb, and being in a riot. Also we discussed what to do in day to day scenarios. Basically keep a low profile and be cautious at all times. Most threats right now are not focused towards foreigners, but they are more focused on politicians and other higher power natives. Maybe he was just telling that to make me feel more comfortable.
The other item of the week was tracking down the progress of my visa. If I do not receive the visa in time, the trip will have to be postponed. India requires a visa to enter the country. After many emails and conversations, my visa paperwork was finally sent to the India Consulate in Chicago on Thursday and it was approved on Friday. The visa will then be overnighted to Atlanta, Georgia by Monday and then overnighted to me to receive on Tuesday so I have it in time for my flight on Wednesday. Hopefully all the timing will work.
On Friday I had my dental checkup. I have only one more doctor's visit to the travel clinic for two more vaccinations. I will be happy not to see another needle for a long, long time.
All that is left now is to pack up and say my goodbyes.
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