carry on luggage

dmd77
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:15:06 +0000

Ratty jacket or sweatshirt to Amsterdam–and leave/lose it there.

Decide what she needs to take.
Pack it.
Take everything out and put half of it away.
Repeat as necessary.

Good socks are absolutely crucial. I’d recommend good wool socks. I know that sounds weird, but the padding and the absorption are helpful.

In suitcase: One skirt (thin and light and quick-drying). One pair of pants, ditto. Three or four shirts (ditto). Socks. Lots. Underwear. Lots. Lightweight jacket. Lightweight sandals.

On body: pants, shirt, heavier jacket, socks, heavier shoes.

I like the Moving Comfort Coolmax underwear. Comfortable even when sweating, dry fast when washed and don’t get stiff when dried on a doorknob.

If she’s a big shampoo user and can’t check bags, consider a haircut. Very short hair can be rubbed fairly clean with a moist towel. Many parts of Africa are very dusty and it’s nice to get clean–and long hair is hard to get clean without a bath/shower.