UK Trip Update

My inside source in London tells me that it's been raining a lot so I'm even happier to report I received my splurge of a rain coat from TravelSmith this week (thanks, M&D!). It's really long! But it'll keep the rain off, which is the point. It's not too thick so I can wear a couple layers underneath depending on how cold it is and how much exertion I'll be...exerting.

My other big purchase this month was my BritRail pass. I got it from RickSteves.com so I could get a discount on his online store. I wanted the push-button umbrella. Of course I ended up getting some other things as well. Because we're travelling off-peak and we waited to buy our passes until October, we were able to get 25% off a normally $469 pass (that's $352 for you non-math-whizzes).

I also finally recieved my new passport a bit ago. I was getting a teensy bit nervous about it, especially since I couldn't track its progress online like the Passport Control website seemed to think I should. But I have it now and my birth certificate so I can make multiple copies of everything to take with, and leave behind, in case of any emergencies, like a lost passport (god forbid).

Other purchases left on my list are shoes and glasses. I might head over to the mall on Saturday and check out the Sears Optical center. I discovered they're on my new insurance list. Now I just have to find that insurance card Leti gave me...

I sure wish Elizabeth were here to help me with my shoes shopping. One time she accompanied me to DSW and served as my shoe saleswoman by bringing me various pairs to try on. I got to just sit there and relax.

Only three weeks to go and even tho' work is going to be hell between now and then I'm getting excited about finally visiting England. See you soon, Eliz!