Driver's License Update: 

To recap, Jonathan has a valid Swiss driver's license, which -- BY INTERNATIONAL TREATY -- can be exchanged for an Italian driver's license. We tried to do this exchange for about TWO YEARS. 

We failed. 

A rather fussy man in an office in Lucca refused (repeatedly) to grant Jonathan an Italian driver's license because the Swiss one came from exchanging an American license. So Jonathan eventually was reduced to having to take driving lessons, written and practical, with every teenager in Pietrasanta. He is the only one in class who ever takes notes.

The instructor at Jonathan's driving school told him on Wednesday that someone dropped out and there was an opening to take the written test next week and that Jonathan could sign up if he wanted. Jonathan, who has been studying very assiduously, said he would like to go ahead and take the test. 

On Thursday, Jonathan had to have his eyes officially checked and present an official photograph of himself and fill out many official forms and pay many official fees.

On Friday, the driving school entered his name into "the system" to register for the test this coming week. All should be good.

But, no. 

"The system" has now flagged Jonathan as an "anomaly" because he already has a Swiss license (which "the system" knows about from his previous attempt to exchange it) and so should not have to take the test, but merely exchange his license. In fact, he is not allowed to take the test next week. Maybe ever.

We are having fun.