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[rensong]

So, I'm leaving for Germany on Monday, so that whole nervous paranoia is back. Any of you world travelers have any last minute tips for me? I mean, I have my passport, but is that enough? I'm also paranoid about my debit card getting lost or stolen as that'll be my only form of money until I can get to a tyme machine over in Germany, cause my

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[wowomom]

Chill! lol

My advice is to stand up and walk around on the plane every couple hours or so; or else your legs, ankles, and feet (much like mine did) will swell up and become hideously uncomfortable. If you do end up with swollen up lower extremeties hobble your way to the bathroom plop yourself down on the seat and try to rub some circulation back into them :)

um... Bring some shoes that you can easily slip on and off; snacks are good to have with you, airline food only goes so far; books are your friends; try to sleep, it seems to pass time the fastest.

There are places (atleast in the international termanals I landed in) to change your money if you want to, airport exchange rates (much like everything else in an airport) are hideously overpriced. I wouldn't worry too much about doing that though, because most ATM's I've seen over here take Master Cards.

I'll call you later tonight, which will be this afternoon your time, to iron out some wrinkles, get you my cell number and all that stuff. :)

[rensong]

Already have some *really* comfy clogs I found at Walmart... They are comfortable like woah... Super cushy while still supportive. Only disadvantage is they're kinda across the top when you wear socks, and they chafe a bit if you don't, but I don't think it'll be too bad - especially since I'll probably take them off for most of the flight. I also think the buckle thingy across the top can be loosened with a little determination, so is all good