Dear Nell, I have never met you but I worry about your situation. I agree with Sukie, get your animals out if you can and just leave with a big suitcase and the animals. As you say - the important things are the animals and yourself. Can you get whatever you can for the car and do it "under the table" and let the new owner deal with the paperwork if possible? Sounds like that country is a bureaucratic nightmare. You and your pets are important. Also if you are short of funds and space for items, maybe it would be better to copy the computer contents on to a portable drive - also known as a memory stick and sell the computer quickly for cash just before you leave - maybe they don't have those small storage memory sticks in Ethiopia - I don't know. You could easily buy a tablet or small laptop when you get to the US - found this a few minutes ago- Samsung has a laptop with a 11 inch screen selling at Office Depot or online for $250. Just wanted to suggest options. If you don't have a phone - then the laptop is essential for communicating by email I agree. I have read your posts and worry something bad may happen to you or your pets. Meryl [Posted in FML 7883]