Just a couple more days and I am returning to China. I look forward to returning BUT I dread the 24 hour plane ride. Jacksonville to Chicago, Chicago to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Hangzhou. I start out early Monday and don’t get there till late Tuesday night.
According to the United Airlines web site I am allowed two 50-lb bags (23 kg) plus carry-ons. I am packing much more practically than last time but it is still really hard to narrow down a years worth of clothing and still fit in my peppermint patties and my favorite smelly pillow. I am bringing the packing expert Paula over today to see if she can spot some items that might be eliminated from my “still too big” pile.
Say a couple of prayers that my body and ALL baggage arrive safely in Hangzhou and are picked up and delivered to a nice clean, unlocked, apartment on the ZUFE campus. (They lock the hotel/apartment entrance and unman the desk at 10:30 pm and my plane isn’t scheduled to arrive until after 10 and it is about an 40 minute taxi ride to the school.) As soon as I am coherent I promise I will send out an “all is well” email/blog.
Side Note: Paula's advice was to buy a bigger second suitcase - I gave in and did...So much for being more efficient this time around.
Second Side Note - both suitcases were JUST BARELY under 50 -- no pillow room - maybe when I come back in July/August
