Travels

My family just returned from France today, and I'm very envious of their trip. Since starting school I've only been back and forth from the island to the mainland, from lack of money and because I have to save for the upcoming year of school. Almost a year ago I took the train down the coast with friends, stopping in Seattle, Lacey, Portland and finally San Fransisco. I had such a fun time, and I'm hoping to plan something like that this upcoming August. Seattle, of course, is the cheapest and easiest place for me to go - $70 for a return trip on a bus or train. I wish flying was cheaper; it takes less than a hour to fly there, but the price inflates nearly $200. I can't wait till I start working in the film industry, and can write off those kind of things as business trips.

Because I delight in books with multiple lists, I have been reading 'The Packing Book':



It is essentially a guide book for traveling with only a carry on bag. A few years ago I went to London for the first time, my mother bringing my sister and I along while she attended a conference. I have this traumatic-packing memory of us lugging multiple suitcases down the steps of the Underground (a full sized printer in one of them) - and from that moment on, I vowed to be a carry on person.

Here's what the book outlines for the clothing needed for a two or three week trip to Europe. I thought it was most appropriate for most trips, because it involved outfits for sightseeing days, museum visits, beach wear, chilly mornings and evenings and dining out.

Outer Layers:
1 - Jacket (Blazer)
1 - Cardigan Sweater

Tops:
2 - T-shirts
2 - Blouses
1 - Extra Large T-Shirt (Pajamas or a Coverup)
1 - Dress

Bottoms:
1 - Pair Casual Pants
1 - Pair Nice Pants
1 - Skirt

Shoes:
1 - Dress Shoes
1 - Walking Shoes

Accessories:
Tights
Pashmina Scarf
Packable Rain Coat