The ‘visa dance’ continues
The ‘visa dance’ continues, though there was always going to be this period of ‘downtime’ while Karl waits for winter. The area in Chukotka which Karl will have to walk through on the next leg is a mass of large rivers and swamps and virtually impossible on foot in summer. Walking in winter is the only realistic option. We are, at present, trying to obtain a visa waiver from the Russian authorities that will allow Karl to walk for a longer period than the now standard 90 days. Obviously, a 90 day restriction causes all sorts of problems. Karl will also been making his way to Mexico before the end of August, when his US visa will expire. He will probably remain there for some time before eventually returning to Alaska and then Russia at the start of the winter.
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Hi, Karl!
Hope everything will solve and a door will be open to you. or may be a small window
im in magadan now trying to make my exams in institute… remember you and pray for possibility to you to continue your steps…
best wishes and kind regards,
Lena )Pevek)
Hi Karl,
This is Brian, You and my friend Dan stopped by my shop in Modesto CA on your way down south. Hope all is well and best of luck to you and for your travels.
To circumvent the 90 days thing, have you thought of altering your route down to Mongolia/Kazakhstan? Might be something worth checking out assuming you can make it to Mongolia in 90 days.
Hi Karl saw your site for the first time yesterday became your fan . will be opening your site daily . i am travelling with you mentally . keep safe
Karl, what’s up? They don’t have the internet in Mexico? Don’t drink the water! PS: Winter started in Alaska so you should come back now!
I hope all is going well in Mexico Karl? Looking forward to the next update. Good or bad there are still folks out here supporting you!!
Dave
Karl, we can`t wait you to come to Europe! Someday Russian administration will regret this terable visa dance. Best luck and greetings from Slovenia.
Hi Carl. I’m an englishman living in New Zealand. I’ve been checking your progress for a couple of years now since i read your book. Love your style….and i wis i had enough cash to sponsor you. I’m wishing you luck on that one. The longest walk i’ve ever done was 9 days in the Indian Himalaya and i can remember each day like it was yesterday. Cant wait to get on some trail again sometime…..peace and best wishes from Rotorua, New Zealand>>>