Denis and I always make a big deal about the fact that we never check in luggage and we always carry on about carrying-on. We actually believe it says something about our moral superiority that we can embark on a journey to two European cities with a few pairs of underwear, some jeans and a dress (in my case, Denis prefers a kicky skirt). When we arrive at our destination we shake our heads with pity at the poor, overburdened souls who must descend the escalator to the God-forsaken baggage area (I’ve actually never been to the baggage area bur Denis assures me that it’s a veritable snakepit) and we skip off to customs with our tiny satchels and itty, bitty case with wheels.
Then, on about day two, where we find ourselves today, I realize that, though it’s nice to have that moment of smugness in the airport, is the payoff really worth it? I am about to don a pair of tights that have been washed in the sink twice, with shampoo, and gave given my ass a very angry rash as a result.
The thing I really wish I brought was my laptop. I’m writing this entry on my phone. I hope to be able to add photos. This is a test.
Great, it worked
Ann,
The pictures are simply gorgeous!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
It sounds to me like it’s time for a shopping spree! Enjoy your
time over there – far too long since I’ve been myself!
I love it. You are so funny with your rash and your smugness. Ha!
I can totally identify with washing clothes in shampoo–which is how I learned to use Dr.Bronner’s castille soap for everything (except my teeth) during my painting trips to the southwestern U.S.and there is a travel size….
Your photos show that you are managing to enjoy the city and cope with tech stuff despite the comic routines. Have fun!!
You are just too funny! Have a great trip.
Love it! I always overpack and regret it…there is somewhere in the middle maybe? Not morally perhaps, but in terms of packing…
Zinc is the best thing for the rash!!! I try to pack light as well, but find at times, I must buy ‘things’ at my destination. Then I have to find room for these ‘things’ in my small bag for the trip home.
Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures from your trip – am enjoying them and your wonderful sense of humor about life in general.
Wondering though about all the great bargains you’re finding. Might that ultimately lead you to having an extra bag on the return trip that might (horrors) have to be checked and then picked up at baggage claim?
Oh, sadly, I know that rash only too well: lycra bike shorts + hotel soap + 30 mile ride. The shorts were still damp the next morning but I thought what does that matter when they’re just going to be all sweaty by 5 miles into the ride? Uhm, yeah, it matters. Rashy ass *and* chapped ass ;(
Here’s to a happier bottom line, Ann. I think I heard that lots of gelato cures this condition!
So funny..went on a trip last week and wased my precious Lululemon running
shorts in the tup with hotel shampoo..same thing happened to me!!!
By the way, when we moved to Mass. last fall and i asked you about ticks..well our goldendoodle has had so many lately and my husband thinks he has lime!!!!!!
So funny..went on a trip last week and wased my precious Lululemon running
shorts in the tub with hotel shampoo..same thing happened to me!!!
By the way, when we moved to Mass. last fall and i asked you about ticks..well our goldendoodle has had so many lately and my husband thinks he has lime!!!!!!
I love the pictures.. Looks like lovely Italy. I miss it there..my mother is from Northern Italy.. Trieste, to be exact. Beautiful area.. close to Venis. Very pretty. Hope you have a wonderful time!! Enjoy reading your blog and thank you for sharing your photos!!!
Good phone. Great city. Have fun.