Packing - Round 1

Packing is without a doubt one of the most challenging processes involved in taking a trip. I am now two weeks out from my departure day and am thrilled to announce that I have completed my first round of packing. I generally follow a “3-round packing” rule. Each time I cut out some unnecessary items and increase the open space in my suitcase – thus justifying a little more shopping on my trip :).

This trip I have instructed my crew that we will only be taking one carryon bag. This is proving to be an issue, but I think it will work out for the best in the end. Now that I am mostly packed, I will be helping each member of my travel team with their packing challenges. Tonight is Whitney’s turn. Let’s just say this will be the biggest hurdle :) Last year we took a trip to Central America for two weeks. Whit packed three large suitcases and a purse large enough to fit a toddler in…needless to say we won’t be repeating that step on the 2010 trip!

Currently packed in my suitcase:
2 pairs of pants
1 pair of pajamas
10 shirts
16 pairs of underwear
6 pairs of socks
1 pair of high heels
5 scarves
1 pair of high heels (I will be wearing 1 pair of practical shoes)
1 dress
90% of toiletries (1 bar of shampoo, yes bar)
1 camera
1 video camera (flip camera)
1 Passport
1 European phrase book
1 travel journal