Today, we looked at apartments and tried to open a bank account. We accomplished one.
Unfortunately, the one was accomplished was looking at apartments. We saw several we liked, but we haven't reached a decision yet. As far as the bank account goes, apparently, there is great concern about money laundering, so we have to be able to prove to the bank where they can find us. At NatWest, they told us that we needed a letter from the University to our UK address, which I requested this afternoon. I'll be able to pick it up tomorrow, and, hopefully, use it as proof of address to open a bank account.
Banking is so much easier to deal with in the US, and even in Germany! Never thought I'd be longing for the ease of dealing with Deutsche Bank . . .
Tonight, we bought our train tickets to Birmingham so we can attend the Rotary Link Weekend. It sounds like it will be great fun. We'll be staying with a couple of local Rotarians, which should be an interesting experience. Also, it will be nice to see several of my friends from orientation again, and make some new friends with the Rotary scholars in my part of the UK.
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