Saturday, June 30, 2007

T - 1

Swiss Money - How Much Is That?


My nerves are really start to build-up now. It hasn't been helped by the security scare which has happened at Glasgow airport. My sister phoned me to get me to double check that the flight is still on. Luckily it is which is a relief!

The strangest thing is that I keep reminding myself that, 'This time tomorrow you are going to be in foreign country'

I've packed and organised all my travel documents so that I can have easy access to anything I need. (Took me half an hour as my friend suggested!)

Packing the suitcase was easy although I did have to leave a couple of things out which I'm sure I will wish I had with me but what the hey. (This was why I bought a Nintendo DS. So it could sit at home whilst I travelled halfway across Europe.) But in case you're wondering, here's what I consider to be essential for any international traveller: -

  • Passport and tickets. (Otherwise you might as well stay at home!)
  • Wallet with Credit cards, so you can buy stuff if your luggage doesn't arrive. I bought my tyres for my Ferrari on credit.
  • Ipod + Charger for those long 'terminal waits'
  • Enough clean underwear for at least half the number of days I'm at CERN. (If the washing machine breaks it means I only need to turn the pants inside out once)
  • Same applies to socks:-)
  • Crisps and chocolates to keep the energy up
It will be an early start tomorrow so here's to a safe and quick journey and hope to post soon!

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