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I've spent a lot of time with my dad trying to figure out if I need a power converter. Apparently, according to my dad and his research, all I need is a UK adaptor for my laptop, hair dryer, iPod, camera battery charger, and cell phone chargers. The only thing of importance that I would need a converter for is my curling iron/straightener. I left my curling iron in Tucson accidentally which I use to straighten my hair if it dries funny...so this means that my second-string of a hair straightener wont be making the journey with me to London either. Hopefully the humidity wont disagree too badly with my hair chemistry! (Hah total girl thing to say)
By the way...plugs in the UK are freaking chunky...check out the difference:
Also, I really wish that I had thought about my money situation sooner than this week. I may get traveler's checks tomorrow (disclaimer: I am NOT 80 years old). Since I don't have a debit card- just an ATM card- and I use Fifth Third, I'm not sure if an ATM will work for me abroad. I could always use my credit card, but the exchange rate + fees on an ATM (which I hear they call a cash machine in jolly ol' England) would be large. Also, I hear I need to tell Fifth Third that I'll be in London so my activity is not flagged as possibly fraudulent. Probably Bank of America, too...since that's my credit card. Here's a little picture of what I need to happen.
I'm still trying to figure out the best day trip for me to take. There are so many options! I've read about "the 25 best day trips from London," and I've narrowed it down to 5. I won't say where, because I'm sick of the conflicting opinions I've been getting. They only make deciding more challenging. I'm a little freaked out about how cold it will be there, but I think I've packed well. Now all I need to add are a couple more things to my suitcase and I'm good to go!
Cheerio!
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