You would think by now I’d be an expert packer, but I have to pull out the lists every single time myself!
Fraussie
April 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Excellent lists Abby. Thank you. I have only dealt with clothes, whereas you’ve listed the other things such as passports, etc. My mother was a great one for lists but with four children and a lot of car travelling and motel stopovers, she had to be organised. We used to have our clothes laid out in the living room for days beforehand! One thing I forgot to say is that you should make sure a few days ahead that everything is washed (and ironed).
Thank you so much for this list. I have been going crazy trying to prepare my suitcase for flying to Paris next week. What is a pareo?
I am reassured greatly by the fact that I don’t need to get really dressed up. What about accessories? I have read that French women are great at accessorising with jewellery and scarves.
Fraussie
April 24th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
A pareo is one of those long bits of material that people wrap around themselves in Tahiti. I thought it was an English word … sarong maybe? Ah, yes, accessories. Well, in winter, I usually wear scarves if I have a plain jacket but in summer, I don’t usually bother, I must confess. Jewellery is something different. I am always afraid of mislaying it on holidays (see Things that Disappear and Reappear!) or having it stolen so I just wear a gold necklace and earrings and leave the jewellery for when I’m at home.
Bonny
April 24th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Fraussie you have just about covered everything. I like the idea of a cotton kimono. At the moment my dilemma is finding what still fits me!! But Clyde still says I pack too much, although I am getting better, and only brought home a couple of items not worn when we went to Brissy earlier in the year! – Now, a visit to Melbourne might be a different matter.
Fraussie
April 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
It’s just so much easier for men to pack than women! You did very well only bring home a couple of items not worn. Melbourne sounds more like France weather-wise – extremely variable. I have added a photo of the kimono, particularly as it was made by the very talent Black Cat!
This is a great list! Lots of detail! I am also a huge fan of lists. Take a look at my “weekend getaway” packing list: http://parisweekender.com/2012/01/the-weekend-getaway-packing-list-tips/ and also my hiking trip packing list: http://parisweekender.com/2011/05/how-do-i-pack-for-a-hiking-trip/.
You would think by now I’d be an expert packer, but I have to pull out the lists every single time myself!
Excellent lists Abby. Thank you. I have only dealt with clothes, whereas you’ve listed the other things such as passports, etc. My mother was a great one for lists but with four children and a lot of car travelling and motel stopovers, she had to be organised. We used to have our clothes laid out in the living room for days beforehand! One thing I forgot to say is that you should make sure a few days ahead that everything is washed (and ironed).
Thank you so much for this list. I have been going crazy trying to prepare my suitcase for flying to Paris next week. What is a pareo?
I am reassured greatly by the fact that I don’t need to get really dressed up. What about accessories? I have read that French women are great at accessorising with jewellery and scarves.
A pareo is one of those long bits of material that people wrap around themselves in Tahiti. I thought it was an English word … sarong maybe? Ah, yes, accessories. Well, in winter, I usually wear scarves if I have a plain jacket but in summer, I don’t usually bother, I must confess. Jewellery is something different. I am always afraid of mislaying it on holidays (see Things that Disappear and Reappear!) or having it stolen so I just wear a gold necklace and earrings and leave the jewellery for when I’m at home.
Fraussie you have just about covered everything. I like the idea of a cotton kimono. At the moment my dilemma is finding what still fits me!! But Clyde still says I pack too much, although I am getting better, and only brought home a couple of items not worn when we went to Brissy earlier in the year! – Now, a visit to Melbourne might be a different matter.
It’s just so much easier for men to pack than women! You did very well only bring home a couple of items not worn. Melbourne sounds more like France weather-wise – extremely variable. I have added a photo of the kimono, particularly as it was made by the very talent Black Cat!