India

Destination: India
Duration: Jan 4th 2006 - Feb 7th 2006
Must Haves:
1.Passports
2.Visa to India
3.Tickets
4.Sane Mind & Strong Will
5.Meds for "the funny one"
6.Smiles & Nods

Acquiring the visas along with renewal of expired passports was a pain. Hurricane Katrina didn't help much as our passports go to LA to be renewed. Paid $753.00 to get it all expedited and shipped via FedEx within 2 weeks. Was it worth it? Nah!!

Trip to Chicago in August was a pain as well. The Indian Consulate in Chicago was a mess when it comes to getting a simple Visa. $800.00 later we acquired four 10 year multiple entry visas. Do we have to see these jerks again in 10 years..probably! :(
Jan 4th 2006
Raj's friends were kind enough to drive us to the airport on Jan 4th 2006. We left Neenah @ 9am to get there before 1pm with necessary stops along the way. We could have flown via Appleton, but the snow and not getting there on time was risk we didn't want to take. After all we were visiting India after a decade!
All checked in and the nervousness kicks in. I get hugs from all three and it calms me a little bit, but fear lingers in the subconscious. I am afraid flying and of reactions. My self-esteem is a bit low.

Here we go: Chicago-Zurich-Bombay
mubin 2006©