PACKED!!!

I finished packing!!!

I am going to post a list of what is in both bags in a different post.  You can use it to jog your memory for anything you are missing.

When I am checking in and when I board the plane I will have the  black personal bag on my back just to avoid questions about it’s size.  It is my personal item that is allowed...I call it my computer bag and I have my purse in it.
When walking through the airport I attach it to my carry on to alleviate weight on my back.  It weighs 10 lbs. 
My carry on weighs just under 18 lbs..

 

Oops!

Don't assume that the clothes you pick to take to Israel still fit!  LOL!  Just learned that in my try on session before packing in suitcase. 

Try all the outfits on before taking!

Also make sure everything will go with more than one top or skirt.  See how many combinations you can make with an item before deciding to take it.  The more combinations an item can be put with and if it's lightwieght then  make it a must take.

Heavier items that can only be worn with 1 item are rejects.

Cameras

Be sure and reset the time on your camera when you arrive.

Weather

Yeah!!  Weather looking fabulous so far in the 10 day forecast.  Hope you are right this time weatherman!!!! 

Sun and near perfect temp Israel and Jordan!

H20

Water!!! 

You can purchase water on the bus for 1.00 per bottle. 

Another idea I am going to try this year is taking my super light weight water bottle from Starbucks.  I will fill it at the dining room every morning and then again at dinner time.  I may need to buy a bottle during the afternoon but for the most part that will cover it! 

I carry my water bottle anyways for the plane.  I ask the flight attendant to fill my bottle from theirs.  Better than getting a small glass at a time.  You can get really dry on the plane. 

Packing Clothes

I am starting to pack!  I wanted to show you how I am doing it.  You will love having your clothes in ziplocks when you go through Israeli Customs.  They rummage through your suitcase in front of everyone.  If you have it in ziplocks they leave it in the bag.

You will also love that it stays neat.  Everything is in its place when you need it.

I use ziplocks for everything as you will see in the final packing video. 

Dale Norris used to tease my boys when they worked for him because they always had lunch in ziplocks. 

GO ZIPLOCKS! 

Clothes for Trip

I wanted to show you the clothes I am taking to Israel.  I am posting just seven of the combinations that I can make with what I am taking..  There are far more combos that I will wear than I am posting.  Each top can be worn with the jean skirt or either black skirt I am taking.  Also the tops can be worn in different combinations.  Example; the white Tshirt can be worn with most of the vest and tops that the black Tshirt can be worn with making it another outfit with each one of them.

The combinations are more than enough for the 11 day Israel/Jodan trip and then the Sicily week and Frankfurt 2 days.  I have dressy casual tops as well for the church services I will attend.

I take a lot of soft knit fabric because it is so comfortable and hangs out nice.

I am posting a video showing how I packed these items next.

Hopefully by Friday night I can post a video of what all will actually be in my suitcase and personal/computer bag. 

Remmber less is better!  If in doubt leave it out.

I will have to weigh the final packing and see if I need to take anything out after I get everything together.  If overweight then I start deleting non essential items such as extra clothing or snacks.

Happy Packing!