YIKES! i would have never mentioned going to Nepal for a visa if i thought someone 'official' would be reading my posts. we're going to Nepal for what is known amongst the backpacker's world as a 'visa run'. that's when you leave the country, spend a little time in another one, then get another visa for the original country. it's not illegal but also sort of frowned upon - but we couldn't afford a longer visa last time. if you could explain to them that we're visiting Pokhara and Kathmandu and then coming back in a couple of weeks, i would really appreciate that.

i cannot imagine how they would think this is a scam from reading the whole progress of the story. i know people can be cynical here, though, and with good reason sometimes. it's just very abrupt to have someone step in and take over - and i was never expecting to have to answer these sorts of questions.

in any case, what else do they need to know? and if i am to take Adia back to the hospital today, who should i speak to when i get there to make sure i'm not brushed aside? the last doctor i spoke to there when i was trying to bring her clothing and such was very snarky with me and didn't want to tell me anything, so i don't want to get all geared up for her being able to get treatment again, and then not know who to speak to!

is there anything you know about the organization who is dealing with this? are they gov't or NGO, what is the scope of their work? it's fine if you don't know, just trying to feel out what they will be able to help with and what i should expect from them.

i'll be here for a few more hours - it's morning now - and i'm supposed to meet the family at two.

i don't know if i mentioned fully before, but the place i meet them every day is downtown Hyderabad in a district called 'Abdis' - across from the GPO (general post office) and right next to the bus stop there. i really want to be able to see her today at least, so would you mind asking them not to come take her away or anything before i can see her....i'm supposed to take her to the hospital around 2.

thanks again, trudy. i feel personally a little sad that i might not be able to be as involved with Adia but as long as they're a competent organization and can truly get her the help she needs and hopefully long-term support, that's all that matters.

love,
nutmeg