Starting the Packing Process

So my travel companions, two additional like-minded educators and I, are starting the ritual of packing. I know, it's still just over 2 weeks until we leave, but we are women and require this organizational time. My concerns over the weight of my suitcase have been resolved, so now it's just the question of what exactly do I need to take.

You would think that since I've been to Ireland twice before this would be easy for me. When I go to visit my children, I put the suitcase on the bed and just throw clothes in as they come out of the wash. I do that multiple times a year, and never for more than one week, so I've got that down to last minute. But with Ireland I need a little more planning time, at least I think I do.

I try to blend in a little more and look less touristy, so many of my clothes are blacks, browns, greys, and not bright floral colors. Definitely no Hawaiian shirts! My accent is an immediate giveaway, but at least I try not to be too flashy. I'm still trying to figure out about the white athletic shoes. I've read more than once that is a dead giveaway for a tourist. I have to admit I haven't spent a lot of time looking at the feet of the Irish people to see what they are wearing! And my shoes are white so there is nothing I can do about that.

Never knowing the weather patterns in Ireland I need to accommodate for all seasons. I'm sure I did this before, but it totally escapes me. I look at my partially filled suitcase and feel like I'm forgetting something. Other than adding in pj's, my unmentionables, and cosmetics I actually think I'm pretty well packed. Maybe I am getting this down to a "T" and didn't realize it!

Guess it's time to actually make a list. I used to make a packing list all the time and rarely forgot anything. That might be a good idea at this time. So off I go to make my list and restart the whole packing process.

Slainte!