Remember that old memory game, “to grandmother’s house we go”?  Well, I am going to Texas and Thailand for the next two and a half weeks.  So what is in my bag? Here is a little glimpse…

I am packing light – just a carry on and a purse.   I’ll let you know how prepared I really was when I get back.

In my purse – the essentials:

•  travel book (need to do some planning, even if just on the plane – Lonely Planet always does a really good job)
• passport
• sunglasses
• chap stick (with SPF for the hot Thailand sun), toothpaste, and perfume (to freshen up during all the legs of the trip)
• socks and a scarf to stay warm and cozy on the plane (and an eye mask to help sleep)
• leather pouch (leaving my wallet at home and keeping things light)
• snacks – chocolate, raw bar, gum, honey for tea, emergenC – you never know
• camera and film old school style
• journal, bible and study book, Sudoku, and a novel (entertainment for the two day trip to Thailand)