I went on holiday and I took....

I went on holiday and took my big black suitcase. In it I took 3 pairs of trousers (easy choice - I don't do skirts), three t-shirts (in case it is warm), three vest tops (in case it is very warm), three sweatshirts (in case it gets cool in the evenings), three hooded tops (in case of an unseasonal snowy spell), a raincoat (in case of rain obviously), a light weight coat (in case it gets a bit cool), a thick winter coat (that snow might be around still), flip flops (in case it's hot), crocs (in case I need something comfy), trainers (they go everywhere with me), walking boots (in case the urge strikes), wellie boots (in case of torrential rain), underwear (enough for every day and then some spares), two more t-shirts (in case the others get dirty), socks (different thicknesses to cope with sudden changes in temperature), sun hat (well, you never know!), sun glasses (got to look cool!), hair dryer & straighteners (need to look good in any photos)...... you can see where I'm going with this - well probably nowhere as my case is too heavy to lift!!!

As you can see, I pack for every eventuality and usually end up with half of it staying in the bottom of the case for the whole holiday.

I have now bought a small holdall and I am determined that next time I go away I am going to be an economical packer and leave all the extras at home! All I need are tickets and my passport and I'm off!