Packing Light

I'm starting to plan what clothes to take on my trip to London next week ... I've been having trouble with the zipper on my larger suitcase and don't feel like replacing a piece of luggage right now, so decided since I am only going for a week, that I will try taking my carry-on size suitcase. In addition, I have a smaller case that I use for cosmetics, shoes, books and other stuff I travel with. This means the suitcase is pretty much just for clothes. I got the carry-on suitcase out tonight - I had forgotten just how small it is. Now I know once I starting packing, I'll be able to fit a lot of stuff in ...... but ...... it looks really small. I may have to do a trial run in the middle of the week to make sure there is enough room. I don't fancy running out the night before the trip buying a new suitcase. Plus, I am in a non-aquisition phase right now.

Every time I travel I seem to wear only some of what I take. It is hard at this time of year to know the weather conditions - could be warm or cool, wet or dry. So layers are definitely the answer. And I take some laundry soap and hand wash a few things. I think I will be OK with the limited wardrobe I plan to take. I want to leave room for a bit of shopping just in case something catches my eye in London - which is usually the case!

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[Joolie]

I have never wished I packed more than I did (well, except for the summer after eighth grade, when I went to band camp in Lubbock, Texas, in July and forgot to bring socks). And if you don't pack quite enough, there are always interesting people in laundromats. Have a great trip!