Monday, January 18, 2010

Would someone come and pack for me?

Packing has to be the toughest part of any trip. We packed the large duffel bags yesterday for the first trial run. Now we have to unpack and remove something to make most of what we need fit. We can each check 2 bags of 50 lbs. and one carry on (which will have the computers). However, we will have to be able to man-handle them ourselves once we arrive in Guatemala. Our goal is one bag for each of us and one bag with our Spanish books because we plan to continue to learn Spanish while we are there. I have to carry a medical bag with not just ONE blood glucose meter but TWO thanks to our insurance company's decision to switch meters. I did some research and discovered that carrying two meters is not a bad idea especially for a long trip. Getting through airport screening should be a real nightmare. I have to give some thought to the stuff I bring in my ditty bag because it might be best to "buy it there." Maybe I should just pack a toothbrush/paste, hair brush and deodorant and wing it from there. Nah! that will never happen -- but I will try to bring less rather than more.