It's Always the Damn Luggage

As the day nears for our departure . . . that would be tomorrow . . . I find that I've gotten so much better at preparing and packing for trips. I've learned to only pack the essentials, despite my addiction to shoes, and therefore, to bring only a couple of bags.

That would be easier if the weight limit for United Airlines weren't so darn limited! They only allow 50 lbs per bag for checked luggage . . . the suitcase I am bringing probably weighs a good 10 lbs already . . . I have succeeded at keeping to the weight restrictions . . . 49.5 lbs . . . but it wasn't easy. I'd rather bring one large bag rather than several bags, especially after having to haul all those pieces last year from town to town in Argentina. C'est la vie . . . if I am wearing some very familiar outfits time and time again in the photos I have for this trip . . . you now know the reason.

--Christine

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Tammy said…
Well you guys know my Australia story so I also have complete HATE for the whole 50 lb luggage issue. It makes it soooooooo hard to pack just one suitcase!!! And why is it that female shoes weigh so much.....
August 12, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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