Caught the train into the city again and then with plans to book a bridge climb, speak to the travel agent re visa’s for the china and Russia then sort out the east coast trip and see if I can get a ticket for the Ashes. The day started bad as I found the STA agent and they advised that I would need to apply for the Russia visa 3 months before I arrive in Russia and need the letter of authority from the tour operator, once I apply it can take upto 3 weeks and the embassy is in Canberra. The china visa is a bit easier as they have a visa office in Sydney,Melbourne and Perth. Can apply for that when I get to Perth. Next was the Bridge Climb after finding the office
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