Days until Europe!

Monday, May 9, 2011

25 Days!

25 Days until Europe!!!  Still battling out my thesis! Once that is over I will be able to concentrate on going right away. It will be so nice! I made a preliminary packing list:

dressy jacket
2–4 shirts/blouses/tops
2 pairs trousers/skirts (shorts?)
10 pairs socks
10 pairs underwear
umbrella
swimsuit
dark (cardigan) sweater
rain coat
cover-up
scarf, hairband, bandanna
ball cap
1 pair dressy shoes
1 pair walking shoes/boots
flip-flops or sandals
belt
alarm clock/watch (batteries?)
flashlight, headstrap, extra batteries
multipurpose tool, scissors
Spoon, fork, plate, bowl
compass
whistle
door stop [for security]
inflatable travel pillow
hairbrush
laundry bag
daypack (fanny pack? purse?)
safety pins
Razor
(Ziploc®) plastic bags, garbage bags duct/gaffer’s tape (packing tape?)
toothbrush, toothpaste
shampoo, conditioner
bar soap and container
deodorant
mirror
nailclippers
Washcloth
universal (flat) sink stopper
detergent, spot remover
water squirt bottles
antibacterial wipes
toilet paper
analgesic of choice
diarrhea treatment of choice
infection treatment of choice

insect repellent
sunscreen, lip balm
tweezers
bandages (other first aid?)
tampons
water bottle
sunglasses
eye mask
earplugs
Pens
notebook
addresses
journal
guidebook
hostel card
passport
copies of important documents
driver’s license, health insurance information
travel tickets
charge & ATM cards, cash (traveller’s cheques?)
2 personal cheques security pouch [worn under clothes]
camera (extra cards & batteries)


Anyway. there are a few things that we'll need to buy before we go. I am super excited!!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

30 Days!!!!

Backpacks ready!
30 more days until we leave for Europe!
Can't wait :D
We booked our first hostel for Paris for 2 days. So exciting! AND We have been looking at CouchSurfing too.  That's exciting. We are thinking of doing that in London considering it will take most of our budget to get us there. Now, to figure out how to pack for a month into a backpack!