I got my visa! Thank you for all of your well wishes! The process was quite the adventure. I had to wander around Frankfurt trying to find a small, obscure blue building (the Kazakh embassy). After much waiting and explaining I was told to deposit money into a German bank account. The man told me to come back at 4 and when I did all of the lights were off. I worried a bit but there were two other people there and they assured me the man was coming back. After waiting for awhile he returned with my visa! It was such a funny moment - he was Korean by heritage who grew up in Kazakhstan, spoke Russian, and lives in Germany, helping an American. He was very kind and wished me well on my journey. There is nothing like being at the mercy of people I've never met to challenge the way I treat people I don't know. As a foreigner here, I am overwhelmed by the kindness and helpfulness of strangers.
I have several pictures to share from Germany but I am having trouble with the computer I am using so when I get to Kazakhstan (hopefully!) I will be able to upload more images.
I am off to the airport (again). Wish me luck!
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