Today, this little device arrived in the mail. Because electrical currents and outlets are different in various countries, most international travelers who want to charge a digital camera or other electronic device end up buying one of these at some point.

Until now, I've managed to do without. The outlets in Mexico, Ecuador and Venezuela worked fine without adapters. But in Argentina, they use European-style outlets, hence the need for an adapter.

I figured if I have to buy one, might as well get an all-in-one unit that works in most countries and has a USB port to boot. The price was $30, but then add $10 for shipping and about the same amount to make sure I got it before leaving for my trip and you are looking at $50 for this little doo-hickey.

The price, my friends, of travel (and procrastination).