DFA and Courtesy Lanes

Just got back from my trip to the DFA to have my passport renewed. Thank goodness for the kind folks at the Office of Consular Affairs, I was able to do all of it in an hour. I just have to wait for 2 weeks to get my new passport. What's good is since my current passport isn't supposed to be "expired" until October of this year, they gave it back to me un-cancelled yet so I can use it for potential emergency trips with in the 2 weeks of issuing the new one.

I also like the new location for renewing passports because it was close to S&R so had late lunch there munching on pizza and ice cream. Yum. Anyway, the new building for passport applications is much more modernized. I remember having to go through the hassle of lining up when they were still in that old DFA building near the Cuneta Astrodome. This new building looks more like an airport than anything else. It's also fully airconditioned so I don't recall ever breaking a sweat. Kudos to the DFA for making it a little more convenient for us to get our badges for travelling.

I'm anxiously awaiting 8PM later because a few friends will be dropping by for some dinner and drinks. 'Til then, I'll just go through the rest of my day.

Ciao bellas!