Tuesday, May 28, 2013


So here is my packing dilemma- All these clothes + under garments +toiletries have to fit into that little blue backpack and I have to carry my own gear!  I'm not going to take the advice that many of you gave me "just sneak more outfits in" because if I do sneak them in, I still have to carry my own bag each time we move locations.  Plus I do want to have a little extra space to buy a few small souvenirs.  So Rich told me I was limited to 3 outfits and I have generally kept the "spirit" of the 3 outfit limit.  Here it goes: 3 pairs of shoes- hiking shoes, fancy flip flops, practical flip flops
                                         3 short sleeve shirts- one fancy, one sporty and one plain white T
                                         3 cold weather tops- one sweater, one long sleeve shirt, one thermal top
                                         3 pairs of pants- one pair of jeans, one pair of khaki capris, and a yoga pant
                                         3 dress items- one long dress, one short dress, and one slip
                                         1 fleece jacket
                                         1 bathing suit, no cover up :(
                                         1 pair of pajamas
                                         1 floppy hat
                                         1 rain poncho
                                         7 pairs of underwear & socks

Bare minimum makeup, deodorant, small brush, toothpaste and brush, 2 pairs of earrings, one watch, 1 necklace, fake wedding ring, kindle fire, iphone, Canon camera, first aid kit, travel diary, sunglasses, etc.

Notice how the colors all coordinate for optimal mixing and matching!  My color palate for the next 60 days! I'm going to be so sick of these clothes by the end.  I'll probably want to burn them.

I already made sure that it all fit in there (not with the toiletries yet) and it does as long as I wear the jeans, the white T, the jacket, and the hiking boots! Tonight will be the real test with all of the little extras.  I'll let you know how it all turns out.
                                        

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