OK, so after much calling, emailing, and googling, I finally have it down:

1. I have set up an appointment to renew my Número de Identificación Extranjero or NIE, which I finally figured out needs to be done in Madrid. Good ( Read more... )

Here I am in Razgrad, Bulgaria, in the home where my best friend Teddy grew up. Hard to believe I'm here.... I'm having a good time. I was in Sofia with Hrisi for the first few days, from when I arrived the evening of the 19th until yesterday the 23rd. Hrisi, for those who do not know, is Teddy's sister, as well as my personal guide and ( Read more... )

I finally started this blog up! So, here's what's going on these days...

• On July 14 I had my appointment at the Spanish Consulate in Boston to apply for my visa. It was a bit of a pain-- you don't get much more beaurocratic than consulates!!! But it went relatively smoothly compared to others who were there. The man who finally processed my ( Read more... )