on this blog. The subject: packing for Italy and preparing for the LONG flight
There is no luggage stand in our bedroom. Therefore, the cat tree is serving as a pseudo-stand, but only the two lower levels as amazingly, Luna has actually surprised us by perching on the top level for three days running. Maybe she likes the new view.
In any case, the middle level is a sloppy pile of the "maybes" and the lower level (a short cylindrical tunnel) houses the unopened subscription magazines and sudoku books for the 12 1/2 hour plane trip as well as a few little gifties for the Italian part of the family. (Derek's family that is) Yes I did say 12 1/2 hours. straight. Here are the tips I know about flying:
*stay hydrated
*stretch
*don't contort to try to sleep comfortable or your lower back will hurt for weeks (I just learned this the hard way on my 5 1/2 hour return flight last week.)
*take little walks
*stay hydrated
*bring layers (yes, again, learned the hard way. what happened to the seasoned traveler I used to be? Oh, yeah. She moved all the way across the country and doesn't fly as much anymore.)
*stay hydrated (this one is obviously something I don't want to forget!)
Here are the things we have purchased for our trip:
*me-lavender pashmina (layers on the plane, remember?)
*him-very stylin' Merrell walking shoes
*me-size 6 1/2 Skechers Active Mary Janes (now on sale on craigslist because I am a size seven)
*him-leather passport holder from Brookstone (still deciding if he wants to return it for a cheaper one at REI)
*me-baby blue pashmina for Italian relative (so soft, matches mine, layers work everywhere, right?)
*him-new digital SLR camera with special lenses
Here are some we still need:
*me-walking shoes that fit
*him-converter for plugs
Tico Joe has informed us that he has packed and repacked several times, and that no matter what we pack we will all end up looking like bedraggled peasants by day 4 or 5 anyway, so it's all good! :) So excited! Please send more flying tips! (that's my way of begging for comments...)
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3 comments:
Get one of those inflatable pillows that wrap around your neck. I found that very comfortable on the super long plane trips to and from China. Have fun your trip! I can't wait to see pics! :)
Pack with the plans to purchase additional items in Italy--serves a dual purpose--you don't have as much stuff on the way there and your 'souviniers' will be used regularly (clothes, shoes, etc.).
Also, I like to pack a very compact bag with a zipper that in a pinch I could throw my diry clothes in for the plane trip home if I've bought too much and it's nice to have a place to put dirty clothes during the trip or anything else you want to keep track of. I got a small duffle from REI that folds into itself. It's great!
thanks ladies! great ideas. arrivederci!
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