When you are packing for the Abbaye, bring not only one but two or three power converters or adapters, they will come in handy and they are VERY difficult to find here in Pontlevoy and Martrichard. I brought a converter and it blew after ten minutes of use. I would suggest bringing one converter, for things like a clock, your phone charger, your ipod charger or camera charger and such, things that don't run on the European power, and I would also bring an adapter, that doesn't convert the power but just allows you to plug in things like your laptop that work on both US and French power.
Bring slippers and a robe, when you get out of the shower, it is cold, and you wont want your feet to be freezing, its annoying.
Also, for the girls, a cross-body purse that wears over your shoulder and hangs on your side is perfect. It will be big enough for what you need to carry and works great when traveling. you can wear it under your coat and it helps prevent pick pocketers.
A small book bag or duffel bag is also good, it will be helpful carrying your books and laptop to class, but also to take your dirty cloths to the laundry room!!
to buy converters see the below website.
http://www.voltageconverters.com/
also, do not bring a straightener/flat iron...mine blew up as soon as I plugged it in. You are better off to buy one when you get here.
ReplyDeletei actually brought only one converter but plugged my serge protector into it so i could charge more than one thing at a time however DON'T OVER DO IT!!
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