Getting a license, part 2

Well, the letter I waited for the embassy to prepare was useless. It wasn't even in Vietnamese. At least they didn't ask me to pay anything for it. Afterwards I went to the Office of Traffic & Public Works to try and apply anyway, since it was close. No go, I need the license itself translated and notarized. So they send me off to the Hall of Justice to get it translated.

Of course, they told me that they don't do any translation there, and sent me to an office that was fortunately only a five minute walk away. While I was there I had them translate the letter of recommendation from my employer in the US so I can prove I have more than five years of experience in my field when searching for a job. Of course, that shall be another tale for another day.

So I should be able to return tomorrow afternoon to get the translated documents. Hopefully I will be able to get the documents turned in Friday morning before leaving with my friend for the weekend, since it will probably take a week to process the application after I have submitted it.