OK, it may not have been the smartest thing to do leaving my Visa appoint with the Indian Visa service until the Friday before we all fly out but after many hours of stress, numerous calls to various points on the planet.....the visa came through at 18:10 on Friday the 17th of October. Just over 24 hours before we all fly out.

Note to self, don't leave things to the last minute.

Ahhh now back to that reoccurring theme of leaving things to the last minute. Last minute supplies, last minute kit to wear and of course last minute packing. Today is going to be a busy day.