My friend who studied in England last semester has a Vodafone, which she has generously agreed to lend me for my trip. All I have to do is buy a German SIM card (SIMkarte, incidentally) once I get to Frankfurt. I'm writing down the necessary phrases:
"Bitte, ich habe ein Handy mit einer U.K. SIMkarte - ich brauche eine Deutsche SIMkarte. Kann ich jetzt Gelad an mein Handy beitragen? Wie viel kostet man, Amerika zu telefonieren?"
Und so weiter, und so weiter. I'm also writing down the necessary phrases it'll take for me to get to Kassel in one piece. Fingers crossed.
Packing is going well. My goal of one suitcase seems within reach, though I'm packing an extra bag for all of the steins and pint glasses I'll be acquiring as souvenirs/gifts. I've packed 7 dresses, 6 tank tops, a pair of jeans, a pair of shorts, some cardigans, and some stockings. It seems like very little, but you actually need very little to get on. Plus, it's Europe. I'll feel like I missed something if I don't indulge in some clothes shopping. Especially when my trip is paid for. =)
More packing and prep tomorrow, and a last (!) dinner with my family. Then a good nights sleep and JFK at 6 or so on Saturday. It's coming so quickly! No time for second guesses, I guess.
The way is clear
The light is good
I have no fear,
Nor no one should
(and who can tell
What's waiting on the journey?)
The light is good
I have no fear,
Nor no one should
(and who can tell
What's waiting on the journey?)
Love Katharine (loves Sondheim)
