Monday, March 3, 2008

Lesson 1: Lose the list

Just finished the preliminary packing. Thats the packing that comes before the actual packing that comes before the last minute packing and the "what the hell have I forgotten" packing.

Considering this is my packing list I think I need to relax a little, maybe lose the list. Its stressing me out more than its helping (although I'm hugely proud that so far this all fits into 2 suitcases - with our clothes)

Passports x 3
Cash /credit cards/debit/ATM cards
Drivers' license
Photocopies of passport & drivers’ license - in case ID is lost or stolen
Calling card & number for out-of-country calls
Health & travel insurance documents
Address/phone book
Trip itinerary
Plane tickets, or confirmation number for e-ticket
Hotel and car reservation numbers
Cell phone & charger
Camera and batteries & charger
Pen & paper
Guidebook
Assorted plastic bags
Travel alarm clock
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shampoo & conditioner
Brush
Shaving gear
Sunglasses
Skin cream
Nail clippers
Lip balm
Insect repellent
Sun block
Band-aids
Topical antibiotic ointment
Disinfecting liquid
Pain relief tablets
Children's pain/fever reliever
Oral rehydration sachets (Hydrol)
Prescription medicines
General antibiotic
Baby Sunblock
Fold-up stroller
Bactroban
Formula
Baby food
Baby Cereal
Eating utensils
Bottles & teats
Sippy Cups
Extra dummies
Blanket
Changing mat
Nappies
Swimming nappies
Wetwipes (lots)
Nappy Cream
Baby Toiletries
Swimsuits
More sunhats
One-litre zippered plastic bags containing:-travel-sized toothpaste-travel-sized mouthwash-travel-sized hand sanitizer-travel-sized moisturizer-travel-sized liquid soap or small bar of soap-travel-sized deodorant-travel-sized shampoo-travel-sized conditioner-travel-sized disinfecting liquid-small tube antibiotic ointment-toothbrushes-a few cotton swabs
One-litre zippered plastic bag for Isabella containing:-liquid baby antihistamine-liquid baby acetaminophen-travel-sized baby wash-travel-sized baby shampoo-travel-sized baby moisturizer-travel-sized nappy cream

Please note... we havent even reached clothes yet :-/

4 comments:

Butterfly said...

That sounds like the kind of list I prep too... try to think of everything LOL.

I think you have it all covered, you can relax a little :P

Unknown said...

I'm amazed that all that fits into 2 suitcases with your clothes!! Wow!

Unknown said...

LOL - You seem to have forgotten to pack your parachute! Have fun, Love Mum

Unknown said...

Glad you found my packing lists useful - Happy Travels!