Here are a few things that piss me off:
The price of tube fare. I've spent about $40 in three days just on passes to and from areas not more than 15 minutes away. Sure, I could walk, but get lost another 5 hours? No thanks.
The currency exchange rate. On top of that, the disparity in exchange from one store to the next. I stupidly exchanged $200 usd yesterday and got only 85 pounds. The guy tried to convince me it was the best rate around and I should do it today. I went this afternoon and asked another place how much for $200 and they said 92 pounds. I was ripped off! Then, when my mom wired me 550 usd I only got 252 pounds from the Western Union place. Damnit. They wouldn't give me dollars so i could take it to the place with the best exchange rate. Somehow, I lost over 45 bucks in the transaction.
I know, I know, London is expensive. I get that. I know it's a luxury to live here. But still, I can rant if I want!
Tomatoes are 12 usd at a farmers market! These farmers must live in palaces...I want to support them, but even lettuce is pricey. What a shame.
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using your debit/credit card will give you the best exchange rate possible! Scary how expensive it is here, huh?
Thanks! I got a capital one card on the way--no intl transaction fees. You know, they tell you it's going to be expensive, but even then, it's hard to register until you actually see it for yourself!
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