Extreme Packing...

At the last minute, the powers that be (M) decreed that we should travel with hand luggage only.  There is a look to be said for this.  While my trip is 2 weeks, hers is a week and she changes planes in LHR straight to see a friend in France pretty much instantly.  I'm then in London for 2 days, with family for 3 and then to BCN before heading back to another family member.

The logistics are, in other words, horrific.

This, however, presents some other challenges for me.  I've got to take at least enough clothing to last me the 5 days in Barcelona - this is simplified in part because I have to wear a suit for the event (*) but I still need some changes of clothing etc...

This is still tight for a carry on, not to mention travel size toiletries don't always last a week, let alone 2, so I've had to pack a fairly full one quart baggie.  I will be able to wash some clothes, but with extras like lead capture forms, all my necessary electronics for 2 weeks on the road and so forth, it's tight.

I'm in the process of getting the back-pack ready...  iPad is fully charged, I have multiple chargers and adapters for UK and EU plugs, I have Kindle charged, I have notepad and pens but I can't find my spare livescribe cartridges which is bugging me...

Anyway, back to it...

I will be glad when I get back frankly.


(*) I don't have to, but it is that kind of event and occasionally it is nice to remember how to tie a tie.