uzbekistan music video http://youtu.be/_aWogaALfEo daegu rest ext http://youtu.be/r4l8y7fQTcE menu and int http://youtu.be/T42hS-gwDIE this is a sanitized version of what really happened
- I left out how the ambassador told me "if you dont like uzbekistan dont goto uzbekistan"
- then I told him he had a terrible attitude and this is terrible service in front of his personal assistant and took my passport back and walked out never expecting them to issue me a visa after that! Hello Lola, I just had a very bad experience at the Uzbek EmbassyI left home after 6am and took a taxi to get the early trian to Seoulwhen I got to the Embassy the doors were closed but lots of staff were arriving for workone lady told me the Embassy was closed so I had to explain I made a special trip from Daegu, that I keep trying to call and email and nobody answers the phone or replies to emails, and that my agent in Tashkent has also tried to call. she said she would try to help and asked for the telex number, but that we must wait for the Consul as he needs to sign all visas. she said i could pay by cash but to wait for the consul When he arrived he did not look very happy and asked me what I wanted- I explained the above that I live in Daegu and made a special trip today because nobody is answering the phone and I need a tourist visa- he said they are closed and come back when they are open - I explained again that I made a special trip and have been trying to call to ask if they would be open today but nobody answers the phone - he said so what, what do I want him to do? - I said I need a visa and he just kept repeating, we are closed, come back when we are open - I said I cant take time off work to come again thats why I especially came today and was calling to ask if they are open - then he said if you live in Korea you must know today is not a working day - I explained again, that is why I kept calling to ask but nobody will answer the phone - so what, what do you want me to do right now? - I need a visa - today is closed and the bank is closed - can I go to the bank machine and transfer the money - no it must only be done by bank draft and today the bank is closed - can I pay by cash - no we do not accept cash - can I leave my passport and transfer tomorrow - you can't leave your passport here - I told him this is very bad service, nobody answers the phone or emails to explain anything, and he has a bad attitude - I asked do you want me to contact my agent in Uzbek to cancel my trip? - he said if you dont like uzbekistan dont goto uzbekistan - I said I love uzbekistan but I need a visa, he has a terrible attitude, so I asked for my papers back - then he told his assistant to give my papers back and closed the door I am very upset at this experience as I was very excited about my trip. I dont know if its worth asking an agent to send my visa as he has to sign all visas and saw my Canadian passport so its very easy to remember who I am in Korea. I dont know if its worth making a complaint to MFO as it seems he treats all his staff like this. I told another staff member that nobody answers the phone. Even when I asked other uzbeks in korea they said to keep calling and calling. I know this is former soviet union and this is how people used to be treated or worse but this is terrible service for an embassy and a consul. He looked like he wanted to hit me