Thought I was leaving on Sunday the 1st of September.  Work visa has not yet been issued.  Not an unusual part of the process, no matter what country I have worked in, to wait for the work visa. For those of you who have not worked and lived internationally, as Americans we tend to think our nationality allows speedy access to all areas of the world.  It just ain't so.....   Will let you know when I get there.  I am in a holding pattern right now.