In London, people use a different type of money called the British pound. Instead of dollars and cents like in the United States, people here pay with pounds and pence. It works in a very similar way though. Just like one dollar is made up of 100 cents, one pound is made up of 100 pence. The main difference is that the pound is worth a little more than a dollar right now, so things might seem a bit more expensive at first. But once you get used to it, it's pretty easy to figure out!
A bottle of water in London can cost anywhere between two and four pounds. That might sound like a lot, but just think of it like paying between three and five dollars back home. It's a good reminder to always carry a little cash or your card when you're out exploring the city!
This week's best meal was a Jamaican beef patty in Brixton. Brixton is one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods, famous for its Caribbean food scene, and biting into a warm, flaky spiced beef patty is one of those simple food experiences that just hits the spot every time. If you've never had one, it should be top of your list!
