not the motorcycle diaries

Update: (because I know the world is waiting with bated breath - Will Ann Get A Visa In Time?):
Police check is now In The System. The nice duty officer put ‘urgent - applicant wishes to leave Australia on August 21′ on the form. Then chased me down the street because he had forgotten to take down my ID details. I had (a) all required forms of ID on me and (b) my house keys. I am focussed, clear-headed adult type figure.

Listening to Portuguese radio. I understand about five per cent. Please send “oh but when you get there you’ll be fine” reassurance. Even if you have to lie.

Can’t find a currency converter that includes real. Excellent. Still haven’t had a police check. Or a coffee.

This is just a saga now Dave.