A Better Photo

As recounted in an earlier post, Nazy needs to get a Persian birth certificate. A trip to the Iranian Embassy in Bern was necessary as was an “Islamic” photo. (Her existing certificate is from the Empire of Iran and is not acceptable. She needs one from the Islamic ‘Republic’ of Iran instead.

Note: I promised Nazy that I would never again publish that photograph. According, interested blog followers are directed to the February 14 posting.

Note (further): I suggested that Nazy wear a burka will full head cover for the photo: “That way, none of your friends will be able to tell that it is a photograph of you.” Nazy demurred.

A few months later, the Iranian Embassy has asked for a “more Islamic…

“… photo,” the charge de’ affairs explained.

“More Islamic?” Nazy asked. “How?”

“You need to cover your neck. And..”

“And?”

“We need the birth certificates from all of your brothers and sisters.”

“Why?” Nazy asked.

“It’s required.” [All governments, Islamic or not, use similar justification language.]

Nazy is going use a photo machine at the train station.

The photo shows a more conventional Nazy – bargaining in Poland.