Traveling Tips
March 08, 2008
I'm back, and I have some tips to share...
Using the medication bottles Medco sent me wasn't that bad. I've got them set aside in a big plastic bag for the next trip, and plan to rotate them out with empty bottles. By the way, no one wanted to see them.
See my earlier notes on traveling with the CPAP and TSA. I want to find a better way to handle that, especially since next trip is on the train. I was able to consolidate everything into two bags for the trip back and that was easier.
Be assertive when it comes to assistance, and sitting near the restroom IS a good thing.
Extra sets are a good idea, and having extra sets with you, not in checked baggage is good. I went through 3 sets on the first day of traveling, but it got better later.
My biggest problem on the ship was going low. Have all the locations for quick food in your mind. I ended up eating some things I wouldn't have otherwise if I had not gone low. You do a LOT of walking, especially if you are doing a conference like I did. My room and the restaurants were in the front end of the ship, my sessions were all in the back end.
Traveling isn't as intimidating now, and I think I can handle it.
Did I over pack? I had two more dressy dreses than I needed, one less pair of panties, and one more exercise outfit than it needed. In the scheme of things, I don't think I over packed, the stuff I didn't use did not take up that much room.