Kopila writes about Eurosynergy (Part One: Getting there)

I was very excited when I heard from Wendy Didi about our visit to Malta. When I heard this name I did not have any idea where it lies. I asked friends about the country but they didn’t knew.  I search on the computer finally I got it.  It was in the Europe.(L: A selfie of two very relieved women at Dubai Airport!) Before applying for visa process I told my family and friends about our trip but still there was lot to do for the visa. It was my second visit to overseas.  I had been to Australia with my husband 4 years ago. I never thought that second time I could visit again on my own up to Dubai. It was a long journey and stressful situation to get the visa.  I could not get it in Kathmandu's consulate office and three times my husband had to travel to Delhi. Two weeks before the conference I still did not know about my visa so we shared the situation with IPCA's Christine Dumont.  She gave a direct call to the Malta High Commission for my visa and finally after passing through the obstacles I got the visa.  I was so grateful to Christine.  I was very happy, excited and nervous too.When I was in Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport I cried leaving my husband and daughter back at home . I was scared because I was alone. I flew to Dubai  and arrived very early in the morning where I have to meet with Wendy Didi. The Airport was so big and I was listening to the announcement where I have to get down from the bus.  I missed the gate which was one way good because I met one lovely lady  called Cynthia.  Maybe she was very close to Nepali tradition and culture because she read my face and understood how much pressure I was feeling.  We went together to my gate and found out where I had to go.  She took me all the way to the gate no 6 where Wendy Didi was.  I was so relieved to meet her there and all our eyes were full of tears.  I am still thinking and thanking to lovely Cynthia. What a coincidence Cynthia`s are always such lovely and kind person.So it was a big relief for me after Dubai and we flew to Malta. (Part Two tomorrow!)