We’re basically packed. Two full-size suitcases, one medium rolling duffle, one medium rolling backpack to check. We could have gotten away with less, but wanted to leave extra room and figured we could always pack the duffle within another bag if we need more space on the way home.
Our intention is to leave the few toys we are taking for Will, as well as the majority of his clothes, with a children’s organization in Lima. The clothes we are taking are almost all from last summer and he won’t be wearing them this summer. And he has a ton of toys. This is a good opportunity to share! Ditto on some of my smaller maternity garb. By the time we get back, I’ll be in the biggest sizes… this tummy of mine is *out*. So we should have a decent amount of space for goodies to bring back.
Carry-ons are much more complicated these days. We’ve got Will’s monster car seat (required now that he is over the age of 2), a cooler for snacks and drinks (did you know that milk is near impossible to get on flights these days?), my backpack (paperwork, our camera, Will’s changing supplies), and the small rolling case for the laptops. With one of us pushing the stroller, two of us dragging bags (the car seat and the rolling case), and one of us with the backpack… it will be a full day. Damn airlines for not having appropriate seating for children (and yet charging us 90% of adult fare for a 2-year old!) 😛
Anonymous | 02-Jan-06 at 8:37 pm | Permalink
We hope you have a safe, eventful, and wonderful trip to Lima. Take lots of pictures. Make sure to get some R & R while you work. We’ll miss you.
Jodi & Adam
Fluorescences | 03-Jan-06 at 9:30 am | Permalink
I’m going to start calling you Che Holly. Good luck.