blamebrampton | Arrivederci, Sydney!

Right, have packed two week's clothing, some large books, more cosmetics than I need and a ridiculous amount of confectionary into a small bag that I can hoist to an overhead rack by myself should the need become apparent. Since I plan to travel first class from Rome to Florence, I hope it will not, but be prepared and constant vigilance are mottos to more than Mad-Eye Moody. My printer has finally allowed copies of my ticket to exist, I have reading matter thanks to my lovely friend (YA Fly By Night, loving it so far) and all my Italian primers to fail with on the plain.

Darkfest fic all but done, and final scenes should be sent to beta from either Sydney or Hong Kong airport, just need to remember to pack laptop and power cord. I even have all my take-on fluids sorted, with a full cleanse, moisturise and make-up for under half a litre. Spare change of clothes and scent-free deodorant in hand luggage. J has been kissed goodbye, cats are having emo attacks -- they have learned what the suitcase means, garden is splendid at front, which I will miss the best of, and a disaster at back, which I will return home to the full horror of.

If I catch a cab in half an hour or so, I will arrive at the airport only slightly early, not OCD early, and will have time to write. I seem to be on top of things.

Which means that I am sitting here racking my brain to see what essential thing I have forgotten. And before you ask, yes, passport, Euro-wallet, euros and credit cards are all sorted.

And yes, I do have a wallet for each currency I regularly exist in. Which I recognise is a tad OCD, but you will not believe the grief it has saved me! If the worst happens and you lose one, it's just your travel cash, all those cards and everything else you need at home are safe in your sock drawer ;-)

Still, if I have forgotten something vital, Mr Brammers is at home with the cats, and there are express couriers in this world.

I hope to be checking in regularly, but in case it is all far too hard, stay well, let me know anything I should definitely read, and I sincerely hope that the run of bad luck for some people ends. It's been a bit much -- health issues aside for some of you dear ones, who breaks into a car by ripping the door off?

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I'm sure you haven't forgotten anything important. Cord for camera? Charger?

I love you, and you have a wonderful trip. I'll pop by one night (after speaking to your J) and give the cats an extra pat or three.

I hope you have a wonderful, safe trip! ♥

*clings*

But you'll be so far away. *sigh*

Still - I hope you have an AWESOME time. And first class? wow! *envies*

I also envy your packing skills.

Fly safe, have fun, stay in touch! *smooch*

Ooo. Have fun and travel safe! And blow kisses to Hong Kong for me, will you? Please? *Misses*

Charger for laptop?

And it is so good for my mental health that you are, too, writing fic in between flights, on airports all over the world :). The final scene for my last story was written on the train station of Gerolstein in between waiting passengers and tourist buses arriving.

Can't wait to have you on "our" continent! Travel safely!

Have a wonderful trip. Travel safely.

Be safe, and have fun!

Rain gear? Maps of the area?

OMG!!!!!!I love love love love traveling so so so so much.

I'm so happy for you! Be sure to keep notes and tell us about all ur adventures there and once you get back and take loads of photos and show us?!?!? PLS??

LU my dear ♥ *sends off safety joy vibes*

Ooh, have fun! Hope it's nice and sunny for you! :)

Having never really travelled outside of North America, this all sounds so exciting. Have a wonderful time and I look forward to the updates. :)

Have a safe and wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear the details.

*your efficiency in being prepared makes me ten kinds of jealous!!*

I'm always running at the last mo - grabbing a hair brush or something as pointless. And don't even get me started on my OD *over-packing disorder* lol

♥

Have a wonderful time. I can't wait to see all the gorgeous pics!! *hugs*

have a wonderful, fun, safe journey! May you find unexpected pleasures and hidden treasures!

Have a wonderful trip! Gah! It sounds just heavenly to be going to Italy - and/or having a garden splendid or otherwise.

Take care - oh, and I'm so looking forward to that darkfic.

*snicker* I'm just off to Barcelona, and I've packed my euro-wallet. ;) Secret OCD twinnery!

Have a safe journey, and I'll see you soon! (!!!)

Enjoy your trip and travel safely!

Soooooooonnnnnnnnnnnn

i hope you have a splendid trip hon. ♥

Separate wallets are not OCD, just sensible! I don't have a different wallet for each, but I do have a not-GBP wallet for whatever currency is current.

Have a wonderful trip.

Have a fantastic trip! I did the Rome to Florence thing back when I was in University and it was awesome. Aside from the crippling stomach bug, it was really awesome!

And there is a difference between being organised and practical and verging on OCD. Have you matched the colour of the currencies to the colour of the wallets? Have you made sure all the bills are evenly aligned and/or folded? If not, you are probably just well-prepared. ;)

i have separate wallets for different currencies too! *high fives*

hope you have a stellar vacation :D *hugs*

I wish I was in your suitcase right now!!

I can't wait to hear about the fabulous time you're going to have. Take care, and if the opportunity arises, have a heap of gelati for me. Hazelnut. No. Lemon. No. Pistachio. No. Ok... just have cake.

Have fun, take care and i can't wait until you get back!

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