Visas in the post 9-11 world

Progress FINALLY on the Visa front!!!! It turns out that there is a "system glitch" that causes one to be charged over three times the proper amount for a UK Visa, and since I have a Fulbright, it is "gratis" anyway, but still we have to pay a huge fee in advance and get it credited. I am so glad everything is automated today and we've cut out so much human contact so we can be "efficient." There is an interesting possibility on a house too....perhaps more news tomorrow. We found a letting agent that is not afraid of Americans. Stay tuned...

Not There Yet, But Trying.....

So far, our efforts to start my Fulbright have been terribly frustrating! Who knew rental property would fly off the market in HOURS!!!!! And now, no live person will talk to us about a Visa to stay in the UK for more than six months. Hoping to rent a place soon.....check back soon!