PACKING

How do you even start packing for an international move? Well, we had 3 boxes of books for the kids home schooling. There already we had 150 pounds of stuff. So much for simplifying. We then had a base guitar, a key board and golf clubs. 6 check in bags already, not including any clothing. By the end of our packing week, which included packing, re packing, thinning out and vacuum packing, we ended up checking in 11 bags. This did not include our laptop bags and carry on bags. In the end we had 2 vans drive us to the airport the day before and stayed overnight at the Delta. The next morning we loaded up our 19 bags and walked across the street to the Continental counter. “How many bags to check in Sir?” “Eleven.” “Pardon?” “Eleven bags to check in.” Luckily our bags went straight through so no need to pick up luggage in Houston.

The day before departure, 19 bags in total!

On arrival in Panama, all 11 bags arrived. One was ripped open with flip flops spilling out and a few small items missing. Not bad for an international move.

Until I blog again.

Linda