The packing was always going to be a challenge. Eight weeks out of a backpack, through summer and into autumn, travelling through countries and cities - well, how to do it?
Here's a list of items that worked well:
Clothes:
- charcoal a-line skirt (with pockets. You can never have enough pockets when you're travelling)
- jeans
- shorts
- silk singlet
- white travel shirt (with more pockets)
- plaid shirt (doesn't show the dirt)
- black merino jersey
- black cardigan
- 3x bright-coloured t-shirts (one of merino, for layering)
- long-sleeved black top
- rain coat
- black tights
- hat, gloves and woollen scarf (these add warmth but don't take up much room)
Shoes:
- sandals
- walking shoes - for cities and mountains
- ankle boots - so you don't always look like a traveller
Extras:
- satchel - to blend in with the crowd and carry the coat and camera
- exercise gear (eg running shoes) - so you don't get too fat from all the yummy food
- a kindle - unless you want to carry a LOT of books
Of course I took more than this. But I didn't need it. Damn. I carried a lot of extra weight!
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