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Passport disaster!

Rich1

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Disaster!
Yesterday, I discovered that I'd washed my passport in the washing machine - the photo is no more.
Off to Peterborough passport office this morning. Unfortunately because it is a damaged passport, they will only guarantee a new one within 7 days. I leave on Monday so it will be bended knee for me.
Trying not to stress........too much!
 
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Sorry to hear that Rich1, hope you get it sorted.
 
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If there are any NZers around with passport difficulties I can definitely recommend the staff at the NZ High Commission in Sydney. I stuffed up my calculations on how much time was left on my passport when I went to Bali for a sports competition last year and was 6 days short of having 6 months left on the damn thing. So I wasn't allowed on my flight out of Darwin. Urgent flight to Sydney overnight and I had a new passport before lunchtime and flew out on the first afternoon flight. But at least it meant that my passport is brand spanking new for this trip!
 

Could mean a trip to London passport office if you book an appointment you should be able to get it sorted in 4hrs...

Good luck
 
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When are you due out?
Leaving Monday afternoon!!

Could mean a trip to London passport office if you book an appointment you should be able to get it sorted in 4hrs...
Unfortunately, for a damaged passport they only offer a guaranteed 7 day service. However, I did explain what I was doing etc, and generally begged, and the lady said they generally get them out quickly.
Basically, fingers crossed now
 
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It certainly is, Al
The best laid plans etc......
 
Good luck. I hope all works out for you.
 
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I hope you will get a replacement one in due time.
Just one of the trials we have to face.
But once you're on your way...the Camino will definitely provide.
Buen Camino!
 

The best of luck..! I cross my fingers for you as I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now...
 
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Relax. It's not a disaster. You'll get through this just fine. I have lots of passport stories after traveling around the world for almost two years. Nothing that couldn't be dealt with in a relatively short period of time. Just practice walking in the meantime...and breathe.
 
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Thanks everyone.
To say I was relieved is an understatement - I am now truly excited.
Having a pilgrim blessing in church tomorrow morning
 
Great News!!!! Glad it worked out for you.

Hope all else goes well on your Camino!!!
 
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Rich1:

Not sure how it works in the U.K. but I was getting ready in 2012 and checked my passport the day before leaving. It had expired. I live in Chicago and went down to the Federal building. I only had to produce my Itinerary and the usual stuff. They expedited a passport for me in roughly two hours. Fortunately, I live in a Major metropolitan area and was able to get access to a passport facility. The key was bringing in my itinerary. Best of luck.

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Wow that was tight so glad you can now relax and enjoy Buen Camino
 
It sure was - my relief on Saturday morning was indescribable - I was almost in tears.
My journey starts later today
 
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It does feel like that!
 
Great news, especially after the stories last year of horrendous delays? Buen Camino Rich. I think you have had baptism of fire and hope all goes well from now on.
 
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Right......last minute kit checking and fiddling done. Passport definitely packed
Just waiting for the taxi to the train station.
See you on the Camino
 
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