So it's Friday evening. On Sunday evening I set off for Barcelona, and on Wednesday I'm flying to Brazil. I'm pretty much shitting my pants at the moment, and it's not only nerves about the trip, it's mostly because of visas and Brazil. Apparently they've become really strict with letting people into the country, and since my return ticket is for after 5 months, and my flight will leave from Colombia, I have no proof that I'll leave Brazil before my three months (allowed time according to my visa) will be over. So.. it's been a long journey trying to buy a cheap bus ticket showing that I'll be crossing the border before my three months are over, but that's been practically impossible due to the way their system works for buying a bus ticket online... You have to have this thing called a CPF (something like an identity number) and you don't have that unless you're Brazilian, or live in Brazil (ingenious!) so it's just been impossible. It looks like I'm going to have to buy a refundable plane ticket, although it would not be fun if I lost my money! This visa to Brazil has already cost me about 100euros!
Ok so, moral of the story, Brazil + visa = not a nice combination. I'd suggest flying into another country instead!
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