Slight Change in Plans

I called the consulate today and they haven't received my visa yet, which means I will not be leaving as scheduled on Sunday. The result was a huge round of emails to The Program's travel agency-- naturally the agent I use is out of the office today. (This is a wee bit urgent-- it's Friday, which means there are no business days between now and my scheduled departure.)

I finally get in touch with someone else at the travel agent, who rebooks my ticket for me. I forward this information to the Travel Intern at The Program, who dresses me down for not contacting their "in-house" travel person. (For the record, I wasn't aware this person existed. First I've heard of it.)

So, nothing to do now but sit and twiddle my thumbs until Wednesday. You may have one the battle, French Consulate, but I shall win the war!