Thursday 9 July 2009

Preparation


Okay - http://www.metcheck.com tells me that it shouldn't be raining while I'm standing outside the embassy.

http://www.tubeplanner.com/ is a simple way to show me the best way around the Tube through I also check http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/tube/default.html to check for delays (and there are a few today).

I'm also putting together a checklist of things to take:
  • Passport
  • Interview letter
  • Money
  • Passport-sized Photos (I'm taking three)
I'll also have the following:
  • More relationship evidence
  • Birth & Police back-up certificates (& 2 copies)
  • My mobile phone in a bag, ready for the pharmacy drop-off
  • Train tickets
  • Hotel reservation
  • Tube route (see above)
  • Door key (I must remember to leave my car keys at home as they are banned from the Embassy)
  • 2 cards (1 credit, 1 debit)
And while we're at it - deodorant, battery shaver, toothbrush, toothpaste - all to be thrown away at the hotel so I haven't got any baggage. I'm wearing an old shirt now and underwear/socks I won't miss. I'm taking a (plastic) bag with underwear/socks and a nice shirt to wear on the day.