Passport Tuesday
Son 1 finished his exams on Monday. Chapeau! (French, for “hat”. Like, “My hat’s off to you…") So now we anxiously await the results of the last two exams. He gave them a good shot, and although going into second year of chemistry is not his first choice, it’s a good option if things don’t turn out the way we hope.
We spent Tuesday in Geneva together. His passport had expired months ago. If you were under 16 when you got your last passport, you have to appear in person for a new one. (It’ll be here in 3 weeks.) There’s a minuscule “America” office (no flag, very discreet…) on the first floor of a building just off the Mont Blanc bridge. The security guard took away our threatening keys and cell phones. Nice guy, but a really long search.
Son 1 signed the proper forms in front of the secretary and we paid our 121.10 CHF. Since the Consul was absent, and since he is the “receipt master”, they will send a receipt by mail.
After a good Italian lunch we headed off for an afternoon of Bible studies and visits. It was great fun having a partner for the day.
We spent Tuesday in Geneva together. His passport had expired months ago. If you were under 16 when you got your last passport, you have to appear in person for a new one. (It’ll be here in 3 weeks.) There’s a minuscule “America” office (no flag, very discreet…) on the first floor of a building just off the Mont Blanc bridge. The security guard took away our threatening keys and cell phones. Nice guy, but a really long search.
Son 1 signed the proper forms in front of the secretary and we paid our 121.10 CHF. Since the Consul was absent, and since he is the “receipt master”, they will send a receipt by mail.
After a good Italian lunch we headed off for an afternoon of Bible studies and visits. It was great fun having a partner for the day.
September 6th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Every time you (or Cecil, or others) write about doing these things with your son, I get a thrill of anticipation. I love everything about James, even at the horrifying age of 6, but I can’t wait to do things WITH him.
September 6th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Sounds like a great day! What havoc could you have created with keys and cell phone?
September 7th, 2007 at 2:08 am
Awe, you Swiss always trying to take America down with your Swiss phones and keys, but you cannot out smart Uncle Sam. No sirry bob, you can’t fool us. It would be funny if you guys got by with Swiss army knifes, but left the phones and keys behind. Congrats to Son 1 for completing his exams.