Packing

Success: Duffle + Carry-on + Purse= Total luggage for August- January!

It took a few months of list-writing and re-writing and a few waves of Momma Terry's magic rearranging wand, but I finally pared down my essentials for the trip and fit them into these three bags, with plenty of room to spare for gifties and souvenirs.  Bedding is provided by my housing facility, which freed up space for Tupperware and other cooking supplies.

I'm all about multi-functionality, so I packed a big bottle of Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap, which I can use for cleaning food/ dishes/ clothes/ my body/ my teeth/ my hair.  All of my clothes match (hard to clash black and navy), so I have plenty of outfit options with just a few pieces available.

Meanwhile, I've been spending this week sifting through maps of airports and the city in an attempt to make my journey over/ transfers to various transportation as smooth as possible.  Unsuccessful attempts to locate certain important areas within the airports have resulted in subdued frustration and a decision to wing it.  Adventure!