Praha planning (2019#4)

[geowench]

Well we bought our plane tickets and I have reserved and paid an apartment for 2 months.  It is this one if you are interested.  I have ordered a big Delsey suitcase from Amazon and bought a new laptop and accoutrements to use exclusively for work.  I still need a new phone (my current one has had a terribly cracked screen for over a year), but other than that, hopefully the money hemorrhage can slow down now.  It's fine, I've been saving for this outlay, but still, it's a bit of a gulp to throw all that cash around at once.  So far I've managed to resist the temptation to buy a bunch of new clothes, although I did order some new bras and a swim top that all had to be sent back.  But I really don't need anything except a good raincoat, which I can't seem to find, so I'll just make do with the crappy one I already have.  

Am home today because the university is closed again due to "extreme wind chill."  It was 7F this morning, although it's warmed up to nearly freezing now that it's afternoon.  SO tired of this winter, but I shouldn't complain - at least no tornados like they had a few states over in Alabama.

Comments

[old_black]

The Prague place looks great. I imagine it's much smaller than you're used to, but seems to have everything you'll need.

I certainly understand you being sick of that cold weather. It never gets below about 40 Degrees F where I live - and yet I complain about the winter chill!

[geowench]

I know, when we lived in SF Bay Area, it never got below 40F, but it always felt FREEZING for some reason

[mrs_redboots]

When you get a new phone, get one with a dual SIM as you'll probably find telecomms a great deal cheaper over here - they are one of the things that are. Other things, of course, you will find more expensive.

[geowench]

Oh, good thought, will check it out.

[srb]

The apartment looks great, although I'm not sure how you and Eric will survive without any bones or rocks of random lab equipment in the house. :)

My guess is that unles Prague has some laws that restrict blue shirts, you'll have enough clothes.

[geowench]

Ha. I'm having an intense internal debate about how many pairs of shoes is reasonable to bring ...

[fineplan]

I'm so excited that you are finally going! And a little jealous. ;) I really want to get overseas again someday...