The countdown began and now it's literally around the corner. Take out the next couple days for Christmas shenanigans with the family and we have about 2 days (now 1.5) to get our lives together because no matter what we're going to be at the airport Saturday morning at 9:30 am. So as far as updates go...we've been scrambling around making sure everything is in line, including that 50 lb. weight limit for our checked bag. We've both found way too many never worn clothing items or things we forgot we had (Carmel girl prob according to our friends).
In case anyone is wondering the exchange rate is SUPER awesome right now *cough* not *cough*. Just some tips for fellow travelers and info for anyone curious: First, the bank (at least Chase) can order money without the international fee added. If you want 500 euro right now, that's about $725.40 (and by about we mean definitely that exact amount, at least today). We are pretty lucky because there are ATMs and banks on the base but budgeting is going to be necessary (LOL we're pros). Pretty much we've decided we will be sacrificing food for travel and that's our budget plan.
While we're preparing as much as possible, we are well aware we're going to have to roll with the punches on some things. For example, we're getting into Germany on a Sunday and for those who may not know (we didn't) Sunday is actually a day of rest there. While we are totally cool resting after a 9.5 hour flight, we're a tad concerned about the whole no food or supplies in our house thing. Don't worry, we know we won't wither away with the amount of Puerta's we've consumed in the last three years but Diet Coke and mac n cheese would definitely be comforting to have when we arrive.
So for now friends, we will be enjoying the holidays with our families (and all forms of social media) and we we hope do the same!!
In case anyone is wondering the exchange rate is SUPER awesome right now *cough* not *cough*. Just some tips for fellow travelers and info for anyone curious: First, the bank (at least Chase) can order money without the international fee added. If you want 500 euro right now, that's about $725.40 (and by about we mean definitely that exact amount, at least today). We are pretty lucky because there are ATMs and banks on the base but budgeting is going to be necessary (LOL we're pros). Pretty much we've decided we will be sacrificing food for travel and that's our budget plan.
While we're preparing as much as possible, we are well aware we're going to have to roll with the punches on some things. For example, we're getting into Germany on a Sunday and for those who may not know (we didn't) Sunday is actually a day of rest there. While we are totally cool resting after a 9.5 hour flight, we're a tad concerned about the whole no food or supplies in our house thing. Don't worry, we know we won't wither away with the amount of Puerta's we've consumed in the last three years but Diet Coke and mac n cheese would definitely be comforting to have when we arrive.
So for now friends, we will be enjoying the holidays with our families (and all forms of social media) and we we hope do the same!!
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