Banking in Honduras
I had a new experience today. But I was prepared! You know, it's all a matter of expectations. I opened a bank account here today, and I expected it to take all day, so when it only took about 2 1/2 hours I figured I was way ahead of the curve.
First, the person at office number one didn't know I was coming. But she took care of me with much grace. She checked with two banks, one of which required residency, so for the time being, that was out. So on to bank number two. I settled in for a long wait, but was pleasantly surprised.
Several phone calls were made to determine when there was no line and all of a sudden it was time to GO! But even though there was no line,the wait was still 45 minutes long. Go figure. But I managed to accomplish what I set out to do, and will never complain about banking at home again. Three cars ahead of you in the drive through does NOT constitute a wait.
AND...I am half way through my last story. I have a feeling the last few will require significantly more editing than the first few, but at least the ideas and words are there.
Off to see if Michael Phelps can win the next one...
First, the person at office number one didn't know I was coming. But she took care of me with much grace. She checked with two banks, one of which required residency, so for the time being, that was out. So on to bank number two. I settled in for a long wait, but was pleasantly surprised.
Several phone calls were made to determine when there was no line and all of a sudden it was time to GO! But even though there was no line,the wait was still 45 minutes long. Go figure. But I managed to accomplish what I set out to do, and will never complain about banking at home again. Three cars ahead of you in the drive through does NOT constitute a wait.
AND...I am half way through my last story. I have a feeling the last few will require significantly more editing than the first few, but at least the ideas and words are there.
Off to see if Michael Phelps can win the next one...
posted by www.kathypride.com at
12:20 AM
1 Comments:
LOL!
Folks who have NOT banked in another country do not know the JOYS of waiting in line. In Sicily, you put your passport bank booklet on the counter (placing it on the bottom of the stack!). Until someone comes along and thinks they are superior, thus putting their booklet on top of the stack! For goodness sake, this is SICILY and they actually THINK no one is looking? A fight ensues, carabinieri (state police) are called, and for the next three hours you watch, wait, and listen as everyone is interrogated. FUN, FUN, FUN! After 3-1/2 hours, everyone goes home (with or without money!). My to-do list was much shorter in those days; I planned for 10 things to get done and felt fortunate if ONE was completed.
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