Getting Ready
There are a myriad of things that have to be considered when you’re preparing for an international trip that’s nearly four months long. Some are big things such as getting the necessary visas. What countries require them; how do you go about applying for one; how far in advance can you submit the applications; and how much does each one cost? Then there are bigger things such as how many tubes of toothpaste and sticks of deodorant are we going to need. Should we invest in a gallon jug of sunscreen? The biggest dilemma of all, of course, is how much yarn should I pack. Conversely, how much space do I need to reserve in my suitcase for the inevitable souvenir yarn purchases that I’ll make along the way? (This topic will require its own separate post ) VISAS Tommy and I are going to need visas to several countries: India, Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. There are consular fees, processing fees, application fees, embassy registration fees, photo fees, etc. The estimate...