The project has hit a rather large bump in the road: due to “special circumstances in Xinjiang” my contact in China is unable to obtain the
invitation letter I need to get my visa. I'm told that if the China Tourist Service in Xinjiang
is unable to obtain the letter, it is unlikely that any other agent will be able to obtain the letter, and therefore crossing the border into
Xinjiang "may prove impossible at this point in time". This, I am told, "would have been a high level decision, which also means that it is unlikely
that there will be a later change of heart."
Definitely not the best news of the day.
The maps are back out. China is now a big obstacle between Kazakhstan and Vietnam. Suggestions welcome!
it is unlikely that any other agent will be unable to obtain the letter, should that read able. Good luck and you'll probably encounter bigger problems than this on the way round.
ReplyDeleteThanks for spotting the typo Parky!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at flying over Xinjiang now into Lanzhou and picking up the ride from there, or possibly even flying right over China to Bangkok or Hanoi...
Will you make up the mileage somewhere else on the RTW ride?
ReplyDeleteWe'll see, watch this space!
DeleteThat's a bummer but all part of the adventure I guess. Keep your chin up.
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