On Sunday, we gathered at Kate’s place for Dad’s 87th birthday. She made individual chocolate mousse pots insteadof a cake, because Dad was more likely to attempt to eat mousse. It was a lovely day.
Both Kate and I are flying out of the country today, me to Africa and she to India, so we’ve passed the baton of Mum and Dad’s care to our sister-in-law Liz, who is married to our brother. She’s devoutly hoping that nothing goes wrong in the 10 days Kate will be gone.
I’ll be flying into Kenya on Wednesday and spending a few days there before moving onto Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’m sticking with just taking carry-on, though I’ve invested in a new cabin bag after seeing a couple of Foldies on my Japan trip. I’m thinking of taking them both with me but keeping one folded up, just in case I buy something crazy while I’m over there. I won’t (much) mind checking in my carry-on suitcase if I’m on the way home, and it’ll give me options…
I’m also experimenting with how I’ve packed. This time around, I’m trying ‘bundling’ rather than rolling my clothes. We’ll see how well it works as I travel around. For the initial pack, I’ve been able to fit in more clothes than usual – and 2 pairs of shoes! Naturally, I’m bringing Deanna’s pink socks and Wanda the waterbottle with me.
See you on the other side!
Dad joke of the day:
Absolutely love following your travels. Would like to know which type of carry on bag you have purchased. We too try to stick to carry on only and I am always looking for good options as I like to maximise my carrying capacity.
I usually use packing cubes – I find the Kathmandu older style packing cubes in small size to be the most versatile….they used to be reasonably priced until they became popular. There is also an Eagle Creek brand of a similar size and quality. You can squash a lot in each one.
I have started to take a larger size compression cube or a MacPac lightweight dry sack for dirty clothes.
Travel safe and keep the fab updates coming.
Tania
I bought two Foldies.
I also bought some packing cubes but I may not use them now if bundling is any good.
Safe and happy travels! I’m sure we’re all hoping it’s quiet at home while you and your sister are away.
I look forward to your Foldie report. I have one but didn’t bring it on my last trip – I had a regular carry-on suitcase and then a small duffel that held my day bag, squishy jacket, and a sleeping prop I borrowed called a turtl (it let me doze at least).
Can’t wait for the pics and stories!
Safe travels. I couldn’t imagine doing 3 pretty much back to back trips. And my dog would never speak to me again. Have fun!