London towage

A day trip to London means for me that I want to be prepared for nearly all possible eventualities...result is: I'm carrying a shitload of stuff with me in any handbag big and sturdy enough for the task and at least vaguely matching my outfit.


So what do I (and maybe you too?) need:

• a bottle of water (can't go without)
• my small camera (sometimes the big one plus lenses if I really wanna take pictures)
• chewing gum
• an "emergency" bag (painkillers, spare shoe lace, plasters, etc.)
• a London map (as I tend to walk around everywhere)
• wallet
• diary
• pen
• calendar
• book (for reading when I'm wide awake)
• magazine (for reading when I'm tired)
• make-up bag (should at least carry powder, lipstick and perfume)
• hand disinfectant
• hand creme
• tissues
• sun glasses (and/or umbrella)
• keys
• Oyster card (essential!)
• iPod (not for music, only for checking emails in case I find free wi-fi)
• mobile 1 (the German SIM)
• mobile 2 (the English SIM)

•  the extended version has spare shoes, sun cream and food in it as well...and that is before any possible shopping tour...

I think I should start looking into some back therapy training soon ;-)