Wednesday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day I did most of the packing for my exciting trip to Saint Helena Island. When we went to Italy last year, we were out the country for 40 nights of which 30 were on the ship. If I can pack about 13kg for 40 nights out the country, I can pack 6kg for 9 nights away from home. Carry-on luggage only for me.
Meantime, I also discovered I only have £400 in cash for the week. I thought I had more. This had me scuttling off to find out how much stuff costs. I found this on Expatistan. I don’t know how recent or accurate it is.
I think I’ll take other currency so I can exchange at a bank if necessary. There are no ATMS on the island and no credit card machines either. It’s cash or bust. Sometimes I feel like it’s going to be like Alice going down the rabbit hole. Into a very different world we go. I did hear from the Rose & Crown today. They have reserved two SIM cards for us which we can collect at their Gift Shop at St. Helena Airport. Apart from the £20 required to enter the island, the SIM cards are £16.50 including £10 of data. Airtime is not cheap.
This is the magnificent photo from the St Helena official website. I think we are staying somewhere round the red circle…maybe…
They say it’s difficult getting down to Jamestown below but it’s quite a hike back up. I can believe it.
Meantime, back home Mike and David are planning their activities while I’m away. The Snooker world champs as well as Star Wars have been mentioned. I’m sure they will have a good time.
Work today was tricky. The internet played up and I went half dilly trying to get the work done. Tomorrow is another day.
Psalm 93:1
The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂