June 10, 2003
Dress Codes
Sort of curious about manner of dress, more specifically, whether there are locales in which shorts are more or less inappropriate (besides inside churches).
June 5, 2003
Doubts
I am beginning to question the wisdom in taking the beard with me. It just seems like an unnecessary hassle. Not that i am going to shave everyday while we're there. It just might be a good idea to start clean. I could do without the second glances too.
May 23, 2003
We are currently having packing troubles. We did a trial pack and everything seemed to fit fairly comfortably in my one backpack. The thought of only traveling around with one main piece of luggage worries me, but at the same time, i don't want to have two giant backpacks if we don't need them.
I think the sleeping bag idea is out. Just too heavy.
May 4, 2003
Money
I'm thinking we're going to bring CC to use when we can, but not to get cash. I understand that regular debit cards can pretty much be used for that, and without the cash advance premium. Should we just stock up in the airport? I guess you can only get like €300 at a time, which is okay.
And moneybelts... Good or lame?
It just occurred to me that one of the major trials for me is going to be all the pooping.
It doesn't help that i already prefer my own (or a very familiar) throne on which to deliver the goods, but aside from that, i also have to deal with The Blender, who frequently has his own ideas as to the relative urgency with which i must conduct business. Here, i can generally steer clear of foods which will wreak havoc on my innards, but in Europe, not being terribly familiar with the cuisine or methods of preparation, all bets are off.
My bowels are churning threateningly just thinking about it.
May 3, 2003
Food
Hmmm... How are we to eat? I mean, is most eating done at restaurants, or is it a fairly simple matter to buy some food at a... food shop... and prepare it at the hostel?