Documentation

Feel free to congratulate me, I have finally gathered all of my documents to apply for my long stay visa! I read somewhere that it would only take two weeks to one month to get all of the documents. I guess that is realistic if you knew what documents were needed right away – but I was not so fortunate.


I am getting so excited about my travels and what will be in store for me. Within the next month, I will be taking a road trip from Georgia to New Mexico, to move all of my belongings, I have a trip to Oregon for a family event and then a trip to New Jersey before I am off. I feel good about all of this but am getting worried (by the way, I am a really old lady trapped in a young body…I have been this way all of my life and worry way too much. I am hoping that my France experience will help with this but I do not have high hopes).


I have yet to hear back from any new farms but did contact another two about dates in November and December hoping that I can secure something, even if it is in the far future. I know that most farms do not have internet access and that is why I am waiting patiently and hoping for far future dates.


I also found a hotel to stay at for a couple of days before I begin the WWOOFing journey. It is only a mile away from the airport and pretty cheap. All of the reviews say it is perfect for a night or two just as a layover spot. I figure that will be perfect for me to get used to the culture, language, time change, etc. They also have free pick up and drop off at the airport. I have concocted a great scheme that when I am ready to leave for my first farm, I will have them drop me back off at the airport, since there is a train station there (and it is the closest one for me, plus it will be the cheapest to get to…who can beat free?!)