Thursday, 9 August 2007

Packing

In an effort to be organised, I have started getting my stuff together for Saturday. Now, I do know super-organised people (including my sister) who would have had their cases packed already; ordinarily I pack everything the night before travelling. The reason for this post is that my SO always complains that I pack too much and of course the lady doth protest! Surely I am not the only person who will throw one or two 'just in case' items into their case? Is it really possible to take too many pairs of shoes?
I think I have got this packing thing down to a fine art and I'm sure that he won't moan this time...
As I don't intend to do alot and I am hopeful of good weather, I think this will be sufficient (and not over indulgent):


  • A selection of swimming costumes/bikinis (a 'selection' is usually unheard of for me, in fact, for the longest time I owned only one swimming costume and that mainly came out for aqua aerobics. So, I will indulge myself with this one; they are light and won't take up too much space!)
  • 3 pairs of shorts - maybe I should take 4. Do you think 3 pairs are enough?
  • 4 vests and 4 t-shirts
  • 4 dresses
  • A cardigan
  • 2 pairs of flip flops, my Birkenstocks and my trainers(for the gym)
  • A couple of workout outfits

That's not too much is it? In fact, I'm worried it's not enough...

3 comments:

blackrussian said...

What? No strappy sandals or stilettos?....

I packed no less than 6 bikinis that were interchangeable for about 20 different combos for my recent 8 day trip to Miami/Ft. Luderdale.

Plus 8 pairs of shoes, 4 skirts, 12 tanks, 8 halters, 2 pairs of shorts, 4 pairs of capris, and 2 dresses. So I AM NOT the one to ask.

I KNEW I wouldn't wear them all, but I wanted choices!!!

I kept saying, these items are small, they all fit in one suitcase! (Bikinis and beach tops take up ALMOST NO ROOM!)

But my goodness when I was schlepping it thru the airport, I suddenly had my regrets.

It's been a while since I've traveled and had to carry anything more than my own carry-on and purse. I'd forgotten THAT reason for economy in packing.

IF my case didn't have wheels, I wouldn't have survived it!

Cashana said...

I have a method 2 outfits per day, 1 dressy dress, and shoes, shoes. Okay, I love shoes. I have a packing list, b/c I tend to be anal about not having everything I need and I have the days split up and the outfits assigned for each day. I always bring one extra outfit, for that just in case moment. Um, I didn't help ya with this? Hope you have a great time!

Aya said...

I'm lol, because you sound just like my sister Helga. She is always struggling to not overpack when taking a trip. On her recent trip to Norway, she even bought a book about packing the essentials. I do hope your packing was sucessful.