Spy game

Drama... Is what happens when an American losses a passport in a foreign country...DRAMA!!!! So here I am again at the American Embassy trying to replace my passport. I know the ropes by now but somehow I am still very unsettled.  I think it is because I can´t believe I´m having to do this AGAIN.  Deep breathing helps some.  I think the best way to deal is one must keep a good sense of humor and patience about yourself. Look at it as a civics lesson or a lesson in international relations...lol. But keep faith that all things will work itself out. Crazy experience getting my passport...been down this road before but the protocal for entering the American embassy has changed in Barcelona since I was here last. Instead of just entering through the front and going through the checkpoint you know have walk around to the side door that is kind of hidden, knock three times and wait. A guard opens the door gives the once over and motions you to wait and close the door...am I bewildered...yes. He come back and motions you in after a few minutes. It felt like some bad spy movie scene, all cloak and dagger espinoge bullshit. I kept waiting for him to ask me for my code name... I think I would have responded Jason Bourne...lol!  Giggling helps too and acknowledging the absurdity of this whole situation!!!  I feel better...Im in BARCELONA!!!