Loving London

If there was only one thing that Capa drilled into our heads before, during, and after orientation it was “Don’t loose your oyster card!” Needless to say, when I reached into my pocket yesterday night and felt empty space (my oyster card must have fallen out!) I was horrified. Luckily, Amber was right there by my side at the tube station to settle me down when I started to holler, “What the ef am I going to do now?!?!” She calmly explained to me that I should go tell security what had happened and thankfully, he let me go even though I couldn’t swipe out. After the panic wore off and I got back into my flat I called the emergency line at Capa, explained what happened, and got directions on what to do.

The good news: They’re going to issue and mail me a brand new Oyster card…and I don’t have to pay out of pocket!

The bad news: The receptionist over the phone said that it usually takes up to five days for them to send me a new card! And I have to pay for my own public transportation up until then.

So what did I do? Well, I definitely couldn’t pay for the bus or the tube with my own money. Way too expensive. So, I decided to walk. I’m pretty good at reading maps so finding the Capa center wasn’t that difficult. The walk was forty minutes and just under two miles long. My booty and thighs sure were tight afterwards!