Bugger !!!!

I hope that was not directed at, or describing, me - the mere messanger!

Yes - a nuisance.
Previously the computer only displayed a 'passive' list of dates to be interpreted by the individual Border Officer - who couldn't be bothered, as we both know!
Now it appears following the news link I gave and from local forums that the computer has been reprogrammed to be 'active' in reading dates and calculating them to flag up any excess period.

Fortunately for me, in ways, I have progressed beyond such matters to Residency Permit which has its own new, nightmare compliance burocracy and restrictions - including to STAY within Russia for a minimum of 183/365 and I have to get an Exit Visa if going for a proper pint of bitter!

To Griffdowg: hi friend, we've read that you plan to enter Mongolia soon. We did it in june 2009 and it was wonderful… One of the still free-wandering places on Earth. just wanted to tell you that, as far as I know, you have to be the owner of the vehicle you enter with in order to be ride it through the country. That means you cannot drive or ride a rented car or bike… This is what they told me at least then…

You will find it wonderful and friendly… You can sleep almost anywhere: the whole country is "wildcamping"… Other wise you can enter in almost every ger you may find on your way: people will be happy to invite you there to some fermented milk and some cheese… Here you can find some useful info and photos: Vuelta al mundo - Mongolia 2009


You'll enjoy a lot :funmeteryes: :D

To Trumpton (Andy): We woudl very much like to be in touch with the friends you mentioned were going to come back from Russia and more in November… Please let us know if that's possible… :thumbup1:

A big hello to everyone

CM

Vuelta al mundo