A big day today ... An appointment with the consulate to apply for visas. Should be done and dusted and all official by Thursday. Application for a "single entry" visa = $93.

Wayne was amazed by the age of the other applicants. I might not be the oldest person on the wall.

The process:
All the forms area available online and can be filled in for printing.
It is necessary to make a formal booking for your appointment with the consulate
Documentation needed included passport and Itinerary plus a recent colour photograph

The appointment:
Arrive 10 minutes early
State your business
Take a number (even if you are the ONLY customer)
Submit forms
Pay money
Get return date
.....done in 10 minutes